Ambling towards a low carbon economy
A funny thing has been happening in the UK over the last 7 years. We have had two Conservative Prime Ministers since 2010 who have...
Stand up for science!
Nov 2, 2016
At the weekend the family headed down to Bedford to catch up with my brother-in-law and celebrate the middle one's seventh birthday. As is usual on...
Are wind turbines green? Do bears…
Oct 21, 2016
Came across this clipping from the satirical Viz magazine that made me chuckle, but it isn't a million miles from some of the nonsense I've...
There’s no talking to some people (about the environment)
Aug 18, 2016
Two things made me smile this week. First, Prof Brian Cox's face as he realised what level of idiocy he was up against when debating...
Changing Hearts and Minds for Sustainability
Jul 18, 2016
Before the horrors of the last few days, it must have been a slow news period as the Telegraph rolled out another of their 'lycra lout'...
So is the Paris climate deal any COP?
Dec 14, 2015
It's the Monday after the week before. They did it in Paris, signing an international treaty to tackle climate change, the world is rejoicing and...
A surfeit of -isms? Eco-modernism, new environmentalism, pragmatic environmentalism
Sep 25, 2015
This week saw the launch of 'Eco-modernism' the brainchild of Mark Lynas and a host of other green thinkers. It pretty much fills the same space...
Thinking Fast and Slow about Sustainability
Sep 11, 2015
Years ago, I got into a lengthy, but pretty pointless e-mail argument about climate science. On paper, I had no chance. My opponent was a...
A week’s a long time in (climate) politics
Jun 19, 2015
It's been quite a week in terms of political positioning on climate change. One of the most interesting statements came from UK Chancellor George Osborne...
Obama’s Litmus Test is Keystone XL, What’s Yours?
Mar 2, 2015
Barack Obama knows that his commitment to tackling climate change will be critically tested by his decision whether or not to permit the Keystone XL...