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Why we need climate to be a Tasmanian election issue

Posted on 19 January 2010 by Peter Boyer

Climate change seems to have missed a place on the Tasmanian election agenda. Now a campaign is under way to put it in its rightful place, at the top of Tasmania’s “to do” list. [19 January 2010 | Peter Boyer] Change … Continue reading →

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Some good ideas to keep politicians occupied

Posted on 25 August 2009 by Peter Boyer

Politicians appear to have lost direction. Phil Harrington has some climate change policy ideas that should keep Tasmania’s politicians occupied for the rest of their careers—and beyond. [25 August 2009 | Peter Boyer] At a certain age, it’s said, nostalgia kicks … Continue reading →

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Rail: do we have the vision to make it work?

Posted on 20 January 2009 by Peter Boyer

Rail is known to be an effective means of mass transportation in a fuel-starved world. Does Tasmania have what it takes to revive its lost passenger rail service? Continue reading →

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