From Thomas Cromwell to Sir Humphrey officials and advisors try their best. Their political masters, particularly in election years, can and do resist advice presented to them. Although this video comes from a clearly vested interest promoting solar pv, the evidence – quotes – they have accumulated shows how policy can be implemented even when […]
This important report extends and tests the idea of societal choice by providing an economic analysis of fishing activities and the coastal economy. Marine Scotland – Executive summary ‘It is generally accepted that fish stocks in Scottish waters are a national resource [1] and should be managed on behalf of all stakeholders. Despite the inherent […]
Susdrains Recognising that Spring heralds major changes in the delivery of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), we’re delighted to launch an engaging new infographic on SuDS that provides a simple overview of the drivers and benefits for SuDS. The ‘Going with the flow’ infographic details some of the key objectives and outcomes from a sustainable drainage […]
For readers interested in climate change and energy this newsletter looks like it will become a valuable source of information. A rare moment of unity – this week’s Energy Crunch http://www.neweconomics.org/blog/entry/energy-round-up-a-rare-moment-of-unity NEF: ‘In a rare moment of unity, the leaders of the UK’s three major parties last week agreed to work together on climate change. […]