Wanted: engineers to save the planet
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers are wrong to say that Britain can’t reduce greenhouse gases by 80% without geo-engineering. More engineers is the key.
Green Politics
Is the Government answering the wrong question on immigration?
Gordon Brown entered the controversial debate on immigration today. His speech was full of policy detail but lacked an effective political narrative.
The hidden costs of nuclear power
New analysis suggests that EdF will have to pay £50 billion to build four new nuclear reactors prompting speculation that the Government will have to subsidise
Today give carte blanche to ‘scientist’ who denies link between CO2 and temperature
The Today programme have given another climate change denier airtime – unchallenged. ‘Scientist’ Ian Plimer sees no link between carbon dioxide and temperature.
Long-term decline in wage growth to blame for financial crisis
The financial crisis is due to a long-term decline in wages at the bottom and middle. These workers have borrowed more and saved less.
Fresh doubts over the wisdom of nuclear power
Despite the hype and sense of inevitability about a massive new nuclear power programme, it looks like some of the key players are less convinced. Left Foot Forward reported some weeks ago that the chief of E.ON says new nucleartest
Employment statistics better than expected
Employment rose by 6,000 in the 3 months to September, however there was a 71,000 increase in those out of work for over a year – analysis of the latest stats.
New challenge to Osborne’s FSA plans
The US is considering moving regulatory powers from the central bank to an independent financial regulator. This is at odds with George Osborne’s approach.
Fraser Nelson is wrong on Britain’s AAA rating
Fraser Nelson claimed that the possibility of a Tory Government is all that is preventing the UK losing its AAA credit rating. An FT interview proves him wrong.
Global anger at delay on climate deal
Live reaction from the climate talks in Barcelona to the delay of up to year in getting a deal.