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The price we’re paying for a budget surplus

Posted on 30 October 2012 by Peter Boyer

The federal government’s determination to keep its budget in the black is a serious threat to Tasmanian-based climate science. [30 October 2012 | Peter Boyer] In Italy they’ve starting jailing scientists who make mistakes. Six Italian scientists got six-year sentences … Continue reading →

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Those who say, and those who do

Posted on 13 January 2009 by Peter Boyer

A group of young people has answered the challenge to live in a more sustainable manner by securing University support for a community food growing and marketing centre, The Source Wholefoods. Continue reading →

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