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Oil vulnerability: out of sight, out of mind

Posted on 19 August 2014 by Peter Boyer

By ignoring transport energy, Matthew Groom’s proposed energy strategy will be looking at less than half the picture [19 August 2014 | Peter Boyer] Energy minister Matthew Groom has rightly identified a state-wide energy strategy as an important government priority, … Continue reading →

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For the sake of appearances, Greg Hunt sells out

Posted on 12 August 2014 by Peter Boyer

Approval of the Carmichael project ignores the biggest impact of all [12 August 2014 | Peter Boyer] Most people want to be seen by others as the genuine article, someone honest, reliable, what-you-see-is-what-you-get. But being human is complicated. As long … Continue reading →

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The stars are lining up against fossil fuels

Posted on 3 June 2014 by Peter Boyer

With government help, coal miners and exporters are fighting a rearguard action to keep their businesses afloat [3 June 2014 | Peter Boyer] For the big wheels in Australian mining, the Great Hall of Parliament in Canberra was the place to … Continue reading →

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