Climate Tasmania

A Tasmanian take on the thorniest global issue since the dinosaurs. Based on Peter Boyer’s newspaper column in the Hobart Mercury.

How communities are succeeding despite the odds

In these trying times, we can gain strength from each other and the natural world. [29 November 2011 | Peter Boyer]
As I write this there’s a glorious day outside. Green grass is still moist from yesterday’s showers, buds everywhere are bursting into flower and leaf, and the dog lies snoozing in the sun. All would [...]

Want to save money? Save energy!

Tasmania’s home energy programs are a tiny first step, but they’re real value for money. [26 October 2011 | Peter Boyer]

Climate change is a topic for grand statements on big stages, heavy with portent for all of humanity. Those who talk about it, like yours truly, used to assume that people would stop and listen [...]

The responsibilities of opposition

The failure of Tony Abbott and Will Hodgman to get their heads around climate change is letting down their party and the electors they represent. [9 August 2011 | Peter Boyer]
Ask any politician why they’re in the game and they’ll reply that it’s to help people, to work for the public good, or words to that [...]