Bird-spotters convert to wind power

Source: Green Futures (July 9th)

The new wind turbine at Rainham Marshes could have special significance in the story of UK renewables. It's nothing unusual in technical terms, nor in scale – it's just big enough to help power a visitor centre. The point is that it's a flagship visitor centre of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. As such, it's symbolically signalling that bird protection and wind power don't belong in opposing camps.

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A green bounce as we come out of the red?

Dan Crossley, July 9th, Forum Blog.

Imagine a world where sustainable living is fashionable, friendly and fun. One where consumers are engaged and excited, and ‘green’ has become cool. That’s where we need to get to and fast, argued our expert set of panellists at our recent ‘ahead of the agenda’ seminar on “Greening the post-crunch consumer” - Andy Hobsbawm from award-winning public service Green Thing (Dothegreenthing.com); Jessica ... Read more

 

NGOs, business and government

Jonathon Porritt, July 9th, Forum Blog.

I’ve just finished reading Oxfam’s new report on climate change and poverty, (“Suffering the Science”), prepared especially for the G8 meeting now underway in Italy. Gloomy, but hugely powerful stuff: “Climate change’s most savage impact on humanity in the near future is likely to be in the increase in hunger. The countries with existing problems in feeding their people are those most at risk from climate change. ... Read more

 

The Conservatives’ Climate Campaign

Peter Madden, July 3rd, Forum Blog.

Earlier this week, I found myself, in the sweltering heat, on the roof terrace of a swanky Soho club. A specially curated modern art exhibition adorned the walls. Around me the conversation buzzed excitedly as celebrities rubbed shoulders with shadow cabinet members.   The reason for this glossy affair? It was the launch of the Conservatives’ Climate Campaign. I was intrigued for a number of reasons. There ... Read more

 

Talk is cheap

James Taplin, July 2nd, Forum Blog.

files/shutterstock_1012942[1].bmp In the beginning was the word, and it was chattered from the treetops, chanted in the darkness of smoky caves, sung across the plains and dripped poisonously into ears. It was a stentorian bark across the battlefield, a sensual whisper in the moonlight, and a gasp of new life . . . And then Mr Watson was summoned for his chat, and everything changed. It’s ... Read more

 

Help us design sustainable capital markets

Alice Chapple, June 30th, Forum Blog.

files/Rethinking_Capital_June09_small_2.jpg It’s less than a year since our entire financial system was on the verge of meltdown, yet I’m constantly amazed by how many in business and government seem prepared to ignore the fundamental flaws the crisis exposed. We hear today that the British Banking Association is urging regulators not to tighten the rules on holding cash and capital for the time being, because this will impact on ... Read more

 

Teaching China’s future business leaders about sustainability

David Bent, June 30th, Forum Blog.

Last week I spoke to 30 future Chinese business decision-makers about leadership in uncertain times. I came away impressed with their curiosity and desire to address issues like poverty and climate change. I had been told that the group didn't like to interact so when we had a break halfway through the session I expected to be alone. Not a bit of it: they wanted to engage ... Read more

 
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