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The fire this time is for US climate science
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 18/03/2026
» In 1953 Ray Bradbury, an American writer, published a book entitled simply Fahrenheit 451. It was a novel about an American fireman in a not-too-distant future who realised that he was doing his job all wrong -- because his job was to burn books, which were banned in that future America. (451°F is the temperature at which paper catches fire.)
AI — friend or foe to Gen Z?
Rattanan Wangkanjana, Published on 26/02/2026
» Gen Z is generally regarded as the first generation fully raised in the technological era. People of this generation have witnessed the rapid transformation of the world, from traditional systems to modern innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI). While some older generations debate whether AI might do more harm than good, Gen Z has made it a part of daily life.
Half-way there
Oped, Postbag, Published on 19/10/2025
» Re: "Biology lesson", (PostBag, Oct 16). Half an apology (or swallowing half a pill) is better than none, so kudos to Ray Ban.
A word for restraint
Oped, Postbag, Published on 22/08/2025
» Re: "Sin or joy?", "Let's party on" & "Price of hedonism", (PostBag, Aug 1, 11, 16).
Beach clean-up
Postbag, Published on 17/08/2025
» Re: "Clock ticks as plastic talks drag on", (Opinion, Aug 15).
Can't buy everything
Oped, Postbag, Published on 31/07/2025
» Re: "Thai army condemns Cambodia for breaking ceasefire agreement", (BP, July 29) & "Ulterior motives" (PostBag, July 29).
Up to the voters
Oped, Postbag, Published on 23/06/2025
» Re: "Call leak leaves PM on brink", (BP, June 21).
Let's give June a warm, wet welcome
Roger Crutchley, Published on 01/06/2025
» It's hard to believe we are already into the sixth month of the year celebrating the first day of June, a month Canadian author M L Montgomery referred to as "the pearl of summer, shining with warmth and joy."
Buyback binge
Oped, Postbag, Published on 28/03/2025
» Re: "Twenty listed firms seen likely to prep share buybacks", (Business, March 25).