Tasmanian Times
National
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International Paper Treads Monsanto’s Path to ‘Frankenforests’
BLOOMBERG Aug. 28 (Bloomberg) — International Paper Co., the world’s largest pulp and paper maker, plans to remake commercial forests in the...
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The growing atrazine scandal
Dr ALISON BLEANEY Be aware that the Tasmanian Government is using the national drinking water health vaue of 40 ppb (put up...
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Wilderness Society ‘welcomed to the real world’
ERIC B. JOHNSTON The Wilderness Society has, at long last, admitted that plantation forestry and pulp/paper mills offer rural jobs and income...
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The Parsons Climate Report
PHILL PARSONS We appear as though we are not going to have high targets for emission reduction or renewable energy. I hope...
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GP’s full-frontal assault on Tasmania’s ‘carrier pigeon’ health system
MARGARETTA POS A leading Hobart GP has offered to donate carrier pigeons to improve communication in the state – as part of...
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1.6K25 Tasmanians Arrested Outside Parliament House
LUCY LANDON-LANE, MEDIA RELEASE – Thursday 27th August Call for a Royal Commission into Pulp Mill Corruption Twenty-five Tasmanians were arrested today...
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‘Loggers breach eagle nest protection laws …’
BOB BROWN In the breeding season, a clear felling operation in Tasmania’s wild Upper Huon Valley has breached guidelines by smashing down...
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Only two companies highlight their modest contributions to the community. FT and Gunns
JARVIS COCKER I have no intention in entering into a slanging match with Dr. Kev, whomever he is. Clearly a better educated...
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Forestry: Winging it on a prayer
CHARLES and CLAIRE GILMOUR Forestry Tasmania predicted, (not something they are very good at – I have a crystal ball with a...
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Solar: World-leading China
NEW YORK TIMES WUXI, China — President Obama wants to make the United States “the world’s leading exporter of renewable energy,” but...
