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The madness of mining for oil in Alberta

Posted on 6 January 2015 by Peter Boyer

The things we will do for a quick buck [6 January 2015 | Peter Boyer] The pictures show rich wheat fields under big prairie skies giving way in the west to rolling foothills and the pine-clad, snow-topped Canadian Rockies. Alberta … Continue reading →

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Reminding our leaders what’s important

Posted on 16 September 2014 by Peter Boyer

Our leaders refuse to give carbon emissions the priority they deserve. It seems the rest of us must remind them of their responsibilities. [16 September 2014 | Peter Boyer] Next Sunday I’m making yet another visit to MONA, Hobart’s wonderful … Continue reading →

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Tony Abbott’s voyage of discovery. Or not.

Posted on 17 June 2014 by Peter Boyer

The Abbott government’s approach to climate change and what to do about it is a world away from that of the Obama administration. [17 June 2014 | Peter Boyer] Travel broadens the mind. Tony Abbott’s mind seems pretty well made … Continue reading →

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