Tasmanian Times
Economy
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1.0KParliament misled over Basslink viability?
The Tasmanian Greens today revealed documentation that alleges Parliament has been mislead over the viability of the Basslink business case, saying that...
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Rainforest Action Network Expands Misleading Greenwashing of Primary Forest Logging
RAN’s recent “rainforest safe” book and luxury shopping bag campaigns show they value greenwashing primary forest logging and sustaining old growth timber...
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Brazil log prices rise
Eucalyptus log prices in Brazil have gone up 25% the past year, almost reaching the global average hardwood fiber price index in...
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Greens-driven fix for Renewables Target must pass; still room for improvement
The Australian Greens today expressed hope that their long campaign to fix the flawed Renewable Energy Target will finally bear fruit in...
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Gunns certification probe
Public Briefing Paper for Forest Management Certification Pre-assessment of Gunns Limited, Australia June 11, 2010 Introduction – The SmartWood Program of the...
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Plantation reprise (Part 2)
In my previous piece about plantations I described how the pulp & paper (P & P) industry relied on low inputs prices...
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The Truth About Plantations
Globally the P & P (Pulp & Paper) industry has a history of creating social upheaval, engaging in corrupt activities and subverting...
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Our best opportunity to protect Australia’s native forests
Dear Friend, There has never been a better opportunity to protect Australia’s remaining native forests. The growth of overseas and Australian timber...
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The power of big business to bring down government
I spent 11 years in the Oil industry, when in 1976 Royal Dutch Shell financed the closure of refining operations in both...
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Dropped on the moon
Moo Paw Wah, a recent refugee from Burma (Myanmar), is still a young woman, but the life she has lived thus far...
