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Reflections on public engagement with the issue of peak oil

In the debate about global sustainability, peak oil has been somewhat sidelined. In seeking a greater public engagement with the energy challenge presented by the prospect of a declining oil supply, we have much to learn from how the public … Continue reading

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Making the impossible happen

Getting action on climate is looking more difficult by the day. To succeed, we will need to show determination, care, patience — and unity. [15 August 2010 | Peter Boyer] Address given at the 2010 Hobart Walk Against Warming I’ll let … Continue reading

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Amid all the shouting, a plea for finding common cause

The mud-slinging and stereotyping are hindering our capacity to define the climate and energy problems and act to remedy them. [20 April 2010 | Peter Boyer] I loathe modern technology, believe that modern times have brought only misery and fantasise about … Continue reading

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