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Environment

Lessons from the land of many waters

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23 Nov 2022

Alexander Alder-Westlake

In a time of rising sea levels and flooding threats, Alexander Alder-Westlake suggests we draw lessons from a country most of us know nothing about. With its unique geography, topography and history, Guyana has much to teach the rest of the planet.
All we are saying is give degrowth a chance

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02 Nov 2022

Chris Oestereich Sam Bliss

A decade ago, a container shipping worker had an epiphany, and it caused him to question the very basis of his business. Sam Bliss and Chris Oestereich take up the story.
We need nature recovery now… not in 20 years time

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06 Oct 2022

Lee Heykoop

A number of new laws will have huge benefits in regreening our towns, increasing biodiversity and helping nature recover from the damage done by humankind. But, argues, Lee Heykoop, we need to make it all happen much more quickly
Farming without a farm

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23 Sep 2022

ASHUTOSH NAIK FRSA

Food security and traceability have never been more important. Dr Ashutosh S Naik looks at an issue that goes back decades, and explains how science and business (and individuals) can come together to ensure safe and healthy food for all
Does Net Zero need nuclear?

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10 Aug 2022

Arun Khuttan

Nuclear energy is clean, green and brings energy security in an uncertain world, but are we ready to deliver?
A proposal for greater equity

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15 Jul 2022

Philip Rodgers

Universal basic income is a right, not a supplement to benefits, argues Philip Rodgers. In a new paper, he argues that it could be financed by scrapping taxes and replacing them with charges for our use of resources. The result would be conservation, environmental protection and a fair share for all.
Bird's eye view

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05 Jul 2022

Mya-Rose Craig

The importance of forging strong relationships between visible minority ethnic youth and nature
Inclusion begins with collaboration

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16 May 2022

Karl Brown

Solicitor Karl Brown FRSA writes about how his experience of a lack of diversity in the Bristol property business spurred him to create the Bristol Property Inclusion Charter
Prioritising social value in supply chains

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04 May 2022

The pandemic and the increase in extreme weather events has exposed the fragility of our global supply chains. Meanwhile, new Government procurement policy means a consideration of social value is no longer an optional extra for business. Aoise Keogan Nooshabadi, FRSA, looks at the ethical, practical and economic benefits of buying and supplying closer to home
The magic of the ocean

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21 Apr 2022

The oceans are the least accessible and most mysterious regions on Earth, and humankind has a deep and eons-old relationship with the sea. Fiann Paul, FRSA, selects five stunning animated films that explore this emotional, almost mystical, bond, and warns that we abuse the oceans at our peril