Tag Archives: University of California

Greenhouse warming? As ridiculous as a sun-centred solar system!

Posted on 3 January 2012 by Peter Boyer

The year just ended produced ample evidence that both the level of global carbon emissions and public awareness about the dangers of inaction are headed in the wrong direction. [3 January 2012 | Peter Boyer] With a brand spanking new … Continue reading →

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A global rumble out of California

Posted on 1 November 2011 by Peter Boyer

A research finding that the world is warming is a decisive blow for action on carbon emissions, but our best chances have already passed us by. [1 November 2011 | Peter Boyer] There was a small tremor last month that … Continue reading →

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We can take heart from California’s experience

Posted on 4 November 2008 by Peter Boyer

We can get long-term benefit from early action on climate change, but we need to start soon. That’s the lesson from California. Continue reading →

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