David Kingman reports on new research which emphasises the dangers to the economy if we don’t adapt to a low-carbon world
Category: Environment
New research reveals society’s misconceptions about young people
David Kingman reports on some new research which shows how, despite negative perceptions about them, today’s young people are extremely socially-engaged
New international declaration should help preserve endangered species for future generations
Two major international gatherings have recently taken place in London to draw attention to the global trade in endangered species. Have they improved the chances that some of these species will still be alive for future generations to enjoy? David Kingman explains
First Global Tribunal on the Rights of Nature is launched
The environmental NGO the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature successfully organised its first Global Tribunal in Quito, Ecuador on the Rights of Nature on Friday 17 January. David Kingman explains how this worked
Politicians, the environment and short-termism
The politically-motivated closure of an NGO by the government of Ecuador raises fundamental questions about politics and short-termism. IF volunteer Adam Broadbent explains
Nuclear power for us, nuclear waste for generations to come
Is it fair for us to reap the benefits of nuclear power today, leaving future generations to deal with a legacy of nuclear waste? Hope Barker ponders the dilemma
Is “cost-benefit” analysis unfair to future generations?
Using the debate over HS2 as a starting point, David Kingman wonders whether our method of measuring the value of major projects is fair to future generations
Climate change is intergenerationally unfair on children
Children in the developing world are likely to be some of the biggest victims of climate change. Angus Hanton explains
Could “biodiversity offsetting” help to get Britain building?
“Biodiversity offsetting” has become the latest buzz phrase in the world of environmental conservation. David Kingman explains…
Alaska’s mining industry raises difficult questions about justice for future generations
David Kingman ponders whether we can ever claim to know what future generations will want, using the Alaskan mining industry as an example