Tag Archives: Murray Yaxley

Understanding sea level demands caution, patience

Posted on 10 July 2012 by Peter Boyer

Not all our news can be rendered in short sound grabs and black headlines, which makes for problems in understanding implications of the science behind rising sea levels. [10 July 2012 | Peter Boyer] Patience is a virtue, my mother … Continue reading →

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Swimming against the tide: why we’re losing the emissions battle

Posted on 6 December 2010 by Peter Boyer

Address by Peter Boyer to the Teacher Professional Development meeting of the Primary Industry Centre for Science Education, Hobart, 6 December 2010 [The presentation began with a viewing of an excerpt from a 1958 US television production and a Hobart … Continue reading →

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The long vision of a Tasmanian science teacher

Posted on 27 October 2009 by Peter Boyer

Years ago, the idea that human activity can influence our climate was considered a bad joke. People who in those times made an effort to understand and communicate the scientific evidence deserve our profound thanks. One of these pioneering souls is Murray … Continue reading →

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