Green Politics
Coalition calls for greater ambition on climate – then cuts clean energy budgets
On his first day in office David Cameron promised “the greenest government ever”, having told the electorate to “vote blue […]
US climate scientists: World at a crossroads on climate
In an important article for Politico magazine in the States, four of America’s most distinguished scientists have called for action on climate change.
Treasury hasn’t done its maths on filling the jobs gap
Our guest writer is Dr Faiza Shaheen, researcher on economic inequality at nef (the new economics foundation) and author of […]
McFadden: Labour must remain credible on the economy
Shadow business secretary Pat McFadden today made a speech to the Fabian society urging Labour not to retreat to default "opposition mode" in opposing all cuts.
Some genuine good news from today’s employment stats
Today’s labour market statistics reveal an employment recovery that is picking up, but remains very weak – though there is some genuine good news in today’s results.
Energy minister: No dramatic increase in onshore wind power
In a recent debate in the House of Lords, the Conservative energy minister Lord Marland – who will be overseeing […]