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Mainstream Climate Science: The New Denialism?
Climate Change,Government,Society,Politics,Young People,COP27
March 7, 2024
This is a bit of a long one! So here’s my “Executive Summary” so you can decide whether to commit the time to the rest of it: mainstream climate scientists run the risk of becoming the new climate deniers.
CRUSHING DISSENT: TORIES, LABOUR AND MAINSTREAM NGOs ALL ON THE SAME PAGE
Climate Change,Government,Society,Politics,Young People
February 5, 2024
First they came for Just Stop Oil; then they came for radical environmentalists; then they came for members of the National Trust, the RSPB, and WWF. But there was no one left to speak for them. I know I shouldn’t be, but I’m astonished at the lack of concern/interest on the part of “mainstream…
Whitley Fund for Nature – 30 amazing years.
Young People,Nature & Natural Capital
November 17, 2023
Nearly 30 years ago, when I was scrabbling around to find a few people to provide start-up funding for what became Forum for the Future, Edward Whitley stepped up and took a punt on our “crazy idea”. What made this all the more remarkable was that Edward had just launched his very own “crazy idea”,…
Supporting Just Stop Oil
Climate Change,Society,Politics,Energy,Young People,Net Zero
November 8, 2023
Just Stop Oil’s Slow Marching campaign recommenced on Sunday 29th October. I shall be supporting them financially, and have agreed to speak out on their behalf, and to advocate for their campaign objectives.
There’s a Lot Riding on The Global Plastics Treaty
Waste,Retail,Business,Young People
June 19, 2023
On Friday 2nd June, in Paris, 170 nations signed up to an agreement to draft a Global Plastics Treaty by the end of 2024. This is a positive step on our journey to tackle plastic pollution.But don't hold your breath. The meaningful nature of the treaty is under threat. The fossil fuel and…
On Leaving the Forum – and Looking Ahead!
SD History,Intergenerational Justice,Young People
May 8, 2023
On Thursday last week (04/05), I stepped down from my role as Founder Director of Forum for the Future. Nearly 30 years on since myself, Sara Parkin and Paul Ekins brought the Forum into being. My colleagues organised a wonderful farewell party for me, prompting me (for once!) actually to prepare a…
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