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Introducing global development
Society, Politics & Law

Introducing global development

...energy used in the world, how much comes from natural gas, coal and oil? Around 42% Around 62% Around 82%Yes, but 65% of people were wrong.Fossil fuels are still the dominant source of energy; despite advances in the availability and use of renewable energy, fossil fuels constitute around 82% of global energy use (e.g. BP, 2020). There’s still a long way to go to cut...
Financial methods in environmental decisions
Nature & Environment

Financial methods in environmental decisions

...energy, labour and other direct and indirect costs. These costs are known as the private costs. It can be argued that, to calculate the true cost of an activity to society as a whole, costs should be apportioned to any damage caused to the commons and these damage costs should be taken into account. In this context, the commons could include people’s health, the general...
Is Obama's Iran legacy under threat?
Society, Politics & Law

Is Obama's Iran legacy under threat?

...Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that its activities as set out in the “Road-map for the clarification of past and present outstanding issues regarding Iran’s nuclear program” were completed, and in January 2016, the sanctions previously agreed by world powers over the nuclear programme were lifted. Despite all these achievements, which once seemed almost impossible,...
Brexit: an economic strategy from the left?
Society, Politics & Law

Brexit: an economic strategy from the left?

...energy are examples of exactly what Labour wants to do in terms of public ownership. A far greater threat to Labour’s plans would come from a ‘cliff edge’ Brexit: leaving the single market and customs union would trigger an economic recession which would drastically reduce tax revenue and so prevent Labour in government carrying out their economic stimulus policies....
Traditional Ecological Knowledges: Learning from the past to inform the future
Nature & Environment

Traditional Ecological Knowledges: Learning from the past to inform the future

...energy, where you get your food, or how you recycle waste). Small changes in your daily lifestyle can have a big impact. After all, it will all come down to each and every one of us to do our bit, for a better world. Useful links Floodplain Meadows Partnership U116: Environment: journeys through a changing world Traditional Ecological Knowledge: Learning from Indigenous...
The challenge of invasive alien species
Nature & Environment

The challenge of invasive alien species

...energy, are transported via other organisms (e.g. hosts) or environmental processes (e.g. flowing water). It is possible some transported species (i.e. ‘alien’ to their new environment) will survive and colonise their new destination, unless limited by environmental factors or antagonistic organisms. When such introduced ‘alien’ species start to infest and...
Mo Mowlam and The Good Friday Agreement
Society, Politics & Law

Mo Mowlam and The Good Friday Agreement

...energy that those who do remember her will inevitably describe. She was playful, warm, energetic and loving. She broke the rules and challenged the status quo. She was passionate, kind and caring. She was forceful, strong willed and determined. She was fiercely clever and ambitious for the people around her and she wanted to achieve a better society for everyone. In that...
Reflections on the Northern Ireland Economy 25 years after the Good Friday Agreement
Society, Politics & Law

Reflections on the Northern Ireland Economy 25 years after the Good Friday Agreement

...Energy; Information & Communications Technologies (ICT); Life & Health Sciences; Advanced Manufacturing & Materials There has also been recent growth in sectors like Fintech, tradable advanced business services, cybersecurity, film and television and consulting services. The danger is that key sectors like Agrifood and tourism become disconnected from these high-value...