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Emissions Reduction Fund remains a mystery

Posted on 6 May 2014 by Peter Boyer

Huge holes remain to be filled in the “centrepiece” of government climate policy. [6 May 2014 | Peter Boyer] The Abbott government’s first major climate policy statement since it was elected last September was quietly slipped into the public domain … Continue reading →

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The heroism of real ‘direct action’

Posted on 11 February 2014 by Peter Boyer

The voluntary effort of unheralded private individuals is leading our struggle to contain greenhouse emissions. [11 February 2014 | Peter Boyer] A few days ago I got an email about a battle to stop a new coal mine at Maules … Continue reading →

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Tasmania joins the mad coal party

Posted on 26 November 2013 by Peter Boyer

If you think Tasmania’s isolation protects us from the global madness that is modern coal mining, think again. [26 November 2013 | Peter Boyer] Let’s be clear: Employment is important. I have no problem with corporations paying people to dig … Continue reading →

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