Bob Earll     The Grenfell Tower episode has revealed systematic failings in many areas but seems to me symptomatic of many issues covered routinely by water and environmental interests. This week’s CMS water news reinforces these points on flooding and social deprivation and water abstraction. Now Michael Gove the chief cheer leader for denigrating ‘experts’ is […]

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Two articles on devaluing expert opinion and the use of denial language during the Brexit campaign. New Scientist     Stefan Rousseau/PA/Press Association   ‘Trying to change someone’s mind by giving them the facts usually just makes them dig in. For reason to triumph, scientists need to learn to engage with emotion. HOWEVER you feel about the result […]

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