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If walls could talk…

Posted on 2 November 2010 by Peter Boyer

Our built environment is a significant contributor to carbon emissions, but it also offers plenty of scope to reduce them. The Sustainable Buildings forum in Hobart this week will show how, followed by Tasmania’s premier sustainability event, the annual Sustainable … Continue reading →

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The politics of climate in Tasmania

Posted on 20 February 2010 by Peter Boyer

Concerned Hobart citizens have drafted an achievable set of strategies that would be an excellent basis for government policy for Tasmania. A campaign by Climate Action Hobart will seek to bring climate policy to the fore in the coming Tasmanian … 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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