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Global names, bad service
Recently we have had poor service from a globally known bank, a globally known accounting firm, and a globally known law firm. Without going into details there is a common factor here. Emissions trading has become hot stuff and lots … Continue reading
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Out of sight, out of mind – similarities between sub-prime and climate change
The Financial Times recently quoted George Soros in the context of the sub-prime crisis. “Securitisation had the effect of transferring risk from people who are supposed to know risk and know the borrowers to people who don’t.” This observation points … Continue reading
The Smog Wars (part III)
The Smog Wars were in their tenth year and life in the capitals of Europe was grim. Wiederkoenig’s mobs, patrolling the streets in matt black Porsche Mephistos, struck fear into the hearts of ordinary citizens. Brussels continued to fight a … Continue reading
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Official statement from Barclays Premier League
For immediate release Barclays Premier League has cancelled its plans for staging one round of Premier League matches at various international venues each year. Advisors to the Premiership have calculated that such arrangements are likely to generate additional emissions of … Continue reading
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Brussels v Bonnelli: Perverse impacts of renewable targets
When the European Commission’s policies prompt people to follow the steps of Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceauşescu it is time to reflect on this monstrous organisation. Energias de Portugal has a plan to put a 170MW power plant across the river … Continue reading
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