Energise!
Jun 30, 2017
This week we return once again to energy; sustainable energy, clean energy and renewable energy. We also look at incredibly expensive energy and very unlikely energy. Community Energy Fortnight, running from 24th June to 9th July has kept me quite busy this last week. There’s news from the Amazon, news from Hinkley...
Outlook Uncertain
Jun 23, 2017
We live in challenging times. There is much to be said about the UK political landscape, but for the Sustainable Futures Report I limit myself to sustainability and futures.
That doesn't rule out of politics altogether of course, because I am going to talk in more detail about the appointment of Michael Gove as...
Sustainable Energy
Jun 16, 2017
I recently had the pleasure of hearing Professor Andy Heyes talk on sustainable energy. He's agreed to share his thoughts with listeners to the Sustainable Futures Report. We spoke about renewables, wind, tidal and solar. We looked at innovative ways of managing demand. We discussed whether Drax is really green....
Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Trump?
Jun 9, 2017
Donald Trump has finally decided to break with Paris and repercussions were felt as far away as Pittsburg. He's still being pursued by Juliana and really didn’t appreciate Emmanuel Macron giving him a hand. Al Gore is making last-minute changes to his latest film, Ellen MacArthur is offering a prize, Robert...
Promises, Promises
Jun 2, 2017
Yes, it's the report you’ve all been waiting for: my analysis of the different promises on sustainability in the UK election manifestoes from the main parties. I’ll tell you who I’m going to vote for and why. I also include a guide to the UK electoral system for those of my many listeners who are based outside...