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Old ladies and German football

Posted on July 14, 2014 by James Atkins

Old ladies and German football can teach the World Bank a bit about economics. From time to time we hear from the World Bank and other economists that the way to protect nature is to put a price on it. … Continue reading →

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Another day

Posted on July 17, 2013 by James Atkins

Another day, another instance of the Bustard’s First Law coming into play. Reuters reports that “European Union regulators on Wednesday approved a German scheme to compensate heavy industries for higher electricity costs resulting from the bloc’s emissions trading scheme (ETS).” … Continue reading →

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Lights off!

Posted on June 28, 2013 by James Atkins

There has been a flurry of comment today (28th June 2013) because the National Grid is considering paying consumers not to consume electricity in order to avoid blackouts.  Last night the Energy Minister Mr Fallon dismissed this idea, hence the … Continue reading →

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Günther’s commute

Posted on June 23, 2013 by James Atkins

This is an illustrated version of an earlier written blog post. See original text on: https://www.thebustard.com/?p=876  

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Restraint. Why and how it can save us.

Posted on November 19, 2012 by James Atkins

Here are some bad things: Obesity Israelis and Palestinians beating the hell out of each other Goldman Sachs before the crash (and possibly after it) A fox going wild in a chicken run The chaps on Easter Island who cut … Continue reading →

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