Flatlander is right about peatlands - a huge carbon sink that we shouldn't disrupt. There is surprising YIMByism around turbines now - you can plonk them around where people live instead. (View Post)

Onshore wind is 77% approval, including 61% for Reform voters. 57% in your local area, 16% opposed. https://ygo-assets-websites-editorial-emea.yougov.net/documents/Internal_Energy_240730_Merge.pdf (View Post)

It's worth reminding folk that the North Sea was running down anyway, currently enjoys significant tax incentives for new exploration and extraction (90% allowance), and the changes Miliband has… (View Post)

Same here. Sudden, novel concern about disabled people whenever something like this is suggested. Particularly the case with floating bus stops. If you suggest removing some parking bays to make way … (View Post)

Interesting that Khan's plan to pedestrianise Oxford Street is being met with almost universal acclaim, with lots of people asking why Soho and other areas aren't being considered too. Tide… (View Post)