Climate Tasmania

The science of climate change is nothing like as complex as the politics, rife with grand schemes and empty assurances, but with little evidence of decreasing emissions from government activities. [29 September 2009 | Peter Boyer]
Tasmania’s record rains are in stark contrast to the dust storms that signal a drought-stricken continent: such are the complex, [...]

At every turn we are reminded of how little politicians know, or even care, about today’s climate emergency. Kevin Rudd and Brendan Nelson have given us a prime example. [22 September 2009 | Peter Boyer]
Our politicians are failing us. Our administrations are failing us. Our corporate leaders are failing us. In unison, they are marching ever [...]

Modern permaculture was born in Tasmania. The climate challenge and peak oil have brought its great benefits into sharp focus. It’s past time that Tasmanians picked up some permaculture habits. [15 September 2009 | Peter Boyer]
Energy is life — nature’s gift to us that enables us to survive. We know that, but we continue to [...]