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The hangover that comes from too much fizz

Posted on 10 May 2011 by Peter Boyer

Too much carbon in our atmosphere has a serious impact on life in our oceans. That alone, quite part from global warming, justifies strong action to cut emissions [10 May 2011 | Peter Boyer] It’s un-Australian not to enjoy a … Continue reading →

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A triumph of fear, doubt, ignorance

Posted on 23 November 2010 by Peter Boyer

The US mid-term elections have stopped US climate action dead in its tracks. Obama has intentions of continuing the battle, but he doesn’t seem to have his heart in it. [23 November 2010 | Peter Boyer] Things are getting serious. For … Continue reading →

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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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