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Josh Frydenberg’s steep learning curve

Posted on 2 August 2016 by Peter Boyer

There’s an awful lot of misinformation about climate change sloshing around government ranks. “I feel as if my work is done,” said Greg Hunt last month on leaving the climate policy role that over nearly nine years, in opposition and … Continue reading →

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How polar-fleece turns out to be a health hazard

Posted on 12 July 2016 by Peter Boyer

Those wonderfully warm synthetic winter jackets that have taken over from winter woollies are also a primary source of damaging marine pollution. Along with countless millions around the world, I find a polar-fleece jacket an ideal winter garment. I’m wearing one … Continue reading →

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The ghost rats of Bramble Cay

Posted on 21 June 2016 by Peter Boyer

Climate change has sealed the fate of a unique Barrier Reef rodent. Life in the wild is a rough, tough affair, a battle against the elements and each other. Nature leaves no room for sentiment. The same is true for … Continue reading →

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