Each one of us is responsible for the emission of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases throughout our lives. We accrue a ‘carbon debt ‘, and it is possible to address it, in part or whole, depending on our circumstances.
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Stockholm has turned environmental transparency into public art. Along the waterfront, sculptural displays show real-time air and water quality data, reminding citizens that clean rivers and clean air require constant effort. Britain, meanwhile, continues to grapple with sewage discharges, polluted rivers and sluggish infrastructure investment. What if similar public displays monitored the health of the Thames or the Windrush in real time? Visible data could increase public pressure on water companies and regulators alike. Transparency shapes behaviour: what is measured publicly is harder to ignore. Perhaps a little public embarrassment — even a visible “shitshow” — might finally drive cleaner water and cleaner politics.
The River doesn’t lie Read More »
The Nuclear Regulatory Review published in 2025 is important and timely and will help facilitate a much-needed new build programme. It shows that the existing regulatory system is unclear and does not incentivise the right outcomes. It addresses regulatory duplication, planning, frivolous legal challenges, and nuclear skills; it also suggests the application of the concept of proportionality, and the need for a change in culture. The nuclear industry is set for a major reset which will hasten its renaissance.
Regulatory Common Sense at Last Read More »
There are many who believe that climate change is a ‘bogus’ issue and are keen to see efforts to decarbonise our economies diluted and, in some cases, reversed. However, we can see the effect of climate change in the environments we live in, particularly over an extended period. Each of us can highlight an observation that confirms that climate change is real and is damaging our environment. It is incumbent on us to share our anecdotes in a groundswell of support for continued action on climate change. The observation of sea level rise is one such anecdote.
A Tale of Sea Level Rise Read More »
