The IMF revised its forecasts for world growth down for next year at its annual meeting. It now expects Germany and Italy to show negative growth next year, with the UK up by just 0.3% and the USA by 1%. The IMF revised UK growth for the current year … read more
There have been various studies to try to gauge the different impact on CO2 output of electric versus petrol or diesel vehicles. There is general agreement that making large car batteries for the electric vehicle greatly adds to the amount of CO2 dur… read more
I am grateful to the staff who hosted me at Winnersh Primary School yesterday for a visit. I was made to feel very welcome. The School prides itself on providing a friendly and positive approach through teamwork and valuing every pupil. I was asked… read more
Some people argue that the UK has a duty to cut its CO2 output more than others because we generate a high level per head. The latest figures available on the Worldometer show that some countries do indeed generate far more per head than the average, … read more
I receive a number of enquiries, often from students and schoolchildren, about net zero issues. I am going to publish a few background pieces so these exchanges can be better informed. The answer to the common demand that the UK leads the world in ca… read more