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By Dieter Helm Filed Under: All posts, Energy and Environment Posted:
Natural capital is finally being recognised as an essential part of a growing economy, writes Dieter Helm, Chair of the National Capital Committee, which is meeting at The University of Manchester today. After decades of decline the Government is bringing forth a 25 year plan to ensure that the next generation has a better environment […]
By Alice Larkin Filed Under: All posts Posted:
At a cabinet committee on Tuesday, the government approved plans to build a third runway at Heathrow, expanding UK airport capacity There will be a public consultation on the effects of the expansion before the government makes a final decision as part of a national policy statement on aviation. Here, Professor Alice Larkin urges the […]
By David Polya Filed Under: All posts, Brexit Posted:
The UK has a reputation for blocking or watering down many EU environmental regulations but after Brexit will future EU environmental laws become greener? David Polya outlines some of the possible consequences for environmental policy in the UK following the leave vote. EU membership – the pros There’s no doubt that full membership of the […]
By Alison Browne Filed Under: Featured, Science and Technology Posted:
The water industry has tried to manage consumption through technological ‘fixes’. But only by understanding how and why water is used can demand be reduced, argues Dr Alison Browne. For many years the mismatch between the demand for water and its available supply was ‘solved’ by the industry through engineering or technological solutions, including mega-projects […]
By Danny Fitzpatrick Filed Under: Science and Technology Posted:
The recurring themes of water, food and energy in the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals suggest the policy-making community is waking up to the deep inter-dependencies between these three essential resources. The role of central governments in translating such a ‘nexus thinking’ into meaningful action, in order to avoid a potential catastrophe, will be critical, writes […]