Tag Archives: Penny Wong

Why we need the carbon trading bill to pass

Posted on 12 May 2009 by Peter Boyer

Australia’s carbon pollution reduction legislation is badly flawed, but in our battle against global warming we’re going to have to live with emissions trading. Continue reading →

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The hypocrisy of outsourcing our emission problems

Posted on 31 March 2009 by Peter Boyer

Stopping devastating tropical logging is a good thing, but it should never be at the expense of reducing emissions at home. Continue reading →

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Australia takes the low road

Posted on 23 December 2008 by Peter Boyer

Kevin Rudd’s promise of leadership on climate change is looking fraudulent in the wake of the pathetic emissions targets announced last week. Continue reading →

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