The Goa Foundation, an environmental NGO in India, has had a remarkable impact. Their clear perspective on intergenerational equity, and practical path to implementation, have scored major wins in Goa and India, especially on mineral policy (a permanent fund and caps), and helped to bring about groundbreaking interpretations of the Constitution to protect and conserve the natural resources nationally. Rahul… Read more »
Category: Environment
Can the UK achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050?
In a move which demonstrates great far-sightedness towards the interests of younger and future generations, the UK recently became the first major industrialised country to commit itself to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050. But is this ambitious target actually achievable? David Kingman investigates
2016 was record-breaking year for renewable energy
David Kingman reports on the impressive growth of renewable energy around the world last year
Another year passes: intergenerational birthday blues
Contributing to our ongoing Vox Pop series, an IF supporter from Kent foresees a gloomy intergenerational conversation with his sons, and cannot – alas! – find reasons to be more optimistic
Government publishes controversial discussion paper on nuclear waste disposal
David Kingman reports on a controversial proposal by the government for dealing with the UK’s stockpile of low-level nuclear waste
Hinkley Point C: New information shows future generations could shoulder clean-up costs
David Kingman draws attention to some new information that the government has recently been forced to release about the decommissioning costs of the Hinkley Point C deal
UK government approves Hinkley Point
The UK government has finally decided to go ahead with the new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point against the advice of many experts. David Kingman explains IF’s misgivings
UK likely to miss 2020 renewable energy targets, MPs warn
David Kingman reports on the recent warning from the Energy and Climate Change select committee that the UK will miss its 2020 renewable energy targets unless radical changes are undertaken
Renewable energy: what hurdles still stand before this 21st-century juggernaut?
Felix Ireland, IF volunteer, gives insight into the current state of renewable energy, and highlights just what else needs to be done
Government unexpectedly postpones Hinkley Point announcement
David Kingman reports on the government’s surprising decision to postpone giving the go-ahead to the new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point in Somerset