Tag Archives: transport fuel

The rise and rise of Action Man

Posted on 24 April 2012 by Peter Boyer

We lionise people of action, but they don’t always deliver what’s needed. [24 April 2012 | Peter Boyer] It’s a funny thing that while our waistlines expand along with our aversion to exercise, we seem to be hearing and talking … Continue reading →

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How vulnerable is our transport fuel supply?

Posted on 6 March 2012 by Peter Boyer

The smalltalk of government and corporate leaders masks a potential crisis in the supply of liquid fuels in Australia. [6 March 2012 | Peter Boyer] Tasmanians should be shielded from rising petrol prices, says RACT spokesman Vince Taskunas, who thinks … Continue reading →

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Europe holds its ground on aviation emissions

Posted on 10 January 2012 by Peter Boyer

It’s getting some stick from international airlines and governments, but the European court determination that airlines must pay for carbon emissions is a win for the planet. [10 January 2012 | Peter Boyer] Politics is the art of the possible, … Continue reading →

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