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BZE Hobart launch rated a great success. Now to get parliament interested…

Posted on 12 November 2010 by Peter Boyer

The Hobart launch of the Beyond Zero Emissions energy plan last night got many more people than organisers had bargained for. If only the interest could extend to State Parliament. [12 November 2010 | Peter Boyer] On a humid Thursday evening (11 … Continue reading →

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Our first climate minister sees cause for hope

Posted on 1 June 2010 by Peter Boyer

Tasmania’s new climate change minister Nick McKim is an optimist, which according to one definition is an uninformed pessimist. But he’s determined to make a difference. [1 June 2010 | Peter Boyer] To use a topical metaphor, science and politics are … Continue reading →

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Climate gets a leg up, but questions remain in the new government

Posted on 27 April 2010 by Peter Boyer

Tasmania’s first climate change minister is a positive note for the new Labor-Green ministry, but the proof of the pudding will be in the eating. [27 April 2010 | Peter Boyer] At last we have a government. A bit cobbled together, … Continue reading →

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