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Politics
Why a climate change agreement next year could be global diplomacy's last stand
With the golden age of international diplomacy behind us, the UK government has today published its thoughts on why a global deal on climate change is going to happen and is in our interest.

By Alastair Harper
09 September
Politics
Not all infrastructure is created equal
The real value of the projects we should be starting now will be measured over decades.
By Alastair Harper
19 March
Science & Tech
While the Government delays, cities are taking radical steps to cut carbon
Cities are where the biggest experiments can take place; look to them to see the future of the UK.
By Alastair Harper
13 December
Politics
What’s going wrong with politics and energy – and how to fix it
Change is always tricky, but it's far from impossible, writes Green Alliance's Alastair Harper.
By Alastair Harper
16 November
World
Don't turn off the future
The green economy in Britain is thriving - so why are politicians so reluctant to talk about it?
By Alastair Harper
15 September
Politics
Don’t keep it a secret
The case for national communications on energy use
By Alastair Harper
21 May
Why being green is good
The government needs to show how the environment and the economy can go hand in hand.
By Alastair Harper
30 January
Politics
Only pets win prizes
Observations on Westminster
By Alastair Harper
16 July
Politics
Black Rod's weakness
Observations on the second chamber
By Alastair Harper
07 May

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