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The Denial Machine, Part 2: A Global Conspiracy?


A recent post from esteemed Red Team blogger Daryl provoked at least one colourful response, and a challenge to the level of argument that the Red Team has to offer. I have never been one to shy away from a challenge, so let’s Talk Climate Conspiracy.
The Roots.
The science of Anthropogenic Global Warming (AGW) really […]

Bio-fuel in Energy Policies and the Right to Fail


I think we can all agree the unintended consequences of mandated levels of bio-fuels have had some really devastating results globally. The World Food Programme says the increase in food costs has devastated their 2008 hunger relief programs. Mono-agriculture has reduced crop diversity and added to the problems of nitrogen contamination of water systems as […]

Climate Change: Responsibility Starts Here


Is tackling climate change the responsibility of world governments, or is it the responsibility of the individual? Are we guilty of protesting too loudly, and demanding government action and policy change, whilst doing little to address the problems through our own behaviour? And what role should businesses play in reducing emissions as the largest […]