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Intelligence Squared Debate: Our Food Obsession Has Gone Too Far

Is our food obsession excessive, or can it drive social change and wellbeing? Explore the issue in this debate.

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David Holmgren explores the adaptability of suburbs in times of converging economic, energy and climate crises.

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Politicians, scientists, academics and stakeholders debate the controversial introduction of a carbon tax in Australia.


 

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