Tag Archives: New Zealand

Europe’s gold standard should be ours too

Posted on 18 August 2015 by Peter Boyer

Our own economic future is being compromised by our failure to join the heavy lifting on climate policy. [18 August 2015 | Peter Boyer] All things are relative, and carbon emissions targets are no exception. What we think of Australia’s … 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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Flannery puts the case for hope

Posted on 30 September 2010 by Peter Boyer

Hope is the message that emerges from a sweeping analysis of our present time on Earth. This is Tim Flannery’s best book yet. [30 September 2010 | Peter Boyer] Tim Flannery’s new book, Here on Earth, is the story of … Continue reading →

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