Tag Archives: temperature

Ideological fiddling while the world burns

Posted on 16 January 2018 by Peter Boyer

Josh Frydenberg protests that the Turnbull government is on track to achieve climate goals. Unfortunately that’s not the same as cutting emissions. If you’re feeling relieved that the average temperature in 2017 around the world and in Australia was slightly … Continue reading →

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Sea level: doing nothing is no option

Posted on 4 April 2017 by Peter Boyer

The inevitability of future sea level rise requires action now. I take my hat off to Hobart City for its persistent efforts to get its people engaged with that bothersome matter of climate change, specifically what it will do to … Continue reading →

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A plea to politicians: find the common ground on climate

Posted on 8 November 2016 by Peter Boyer

Australia won’t achieve its emissions goals without cross-party effort Last Friday’s entry into force of the 2016 Paris Agreement raises the pressure on all Australian governments to put in place long-term plans to cut carbon emissions. That comes on top … Continue reading →

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