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A tale of two Treasury top dogs

Posted on 13 July 2010 by Peter Boyer

An economic plan that discounts environmental factors is worthless. This is the message coming from Australian Treasury chief Ken Henry, but it’s not getting through closer to home. [13 July 2010 | Peter Boyer] “Development which does not respect conservation is … Continue reading →

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How climate change is changing us

Posted on 3 July 2010 by Peter Boyer

Keynote address to plenary session 2010 School Conference, School of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Tasmania, Hobart, 2 July 2010. View YouTube video here and here. [3 July 2010 | Peter Boyer] [Professor] Elaine Stratford [head, School of Geography and … Continue reading →

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Politicians on climate: a failure of wit, will and imagination

Posted on 22 September 2009 by Peter Boyer

At every turn we are reminded of how little politicians know, or even care, about today’s climate emergency. Kevin Rudd and Brendan Nelson have given us a prime example. [22 September 2009 | Peter Boyer] Our politicians are failing us. Our … Continue reading →

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