Monthly Archives: February 2010

Today’s big news (apart from the fact that we haven’t had a sterling crisis) is the launch of the Robin Hood Tax - aka the Tobin Tax. Having been around for years in the anti-globalisation movement, the idea of a tax … Continue reading →

Writing in Foreign Policy David Roberts of Grist takes what turns out to be a refreshing view of the post-Copenhagen landscape. In particular, he quotes Terry Tamminen of California fame: “Everyone is waiting for a U.N. deal, but carbon-cutting actions … Continue reading →

In our letter published in the FT yesterday (Tuesday 2 February;  see post below) we asked in passing whether the Accord was the start of a new wave of climate talks or a ripple of leaders’ expediancy . Since Sunday’s … Continue reading →

Our letter is published in the Financial Times in response to Fiona Harvey’s commentary on the role of green groups in Copenhagen. Note: you may need an FT subscription to follow these links Sir, Fiona Harvey is harsh on green … Continue reading →

Posted by Matthew Lockwood Carbon markets in various places around the world seem to be running into trouble. In the US, the election of Senator Scott Brown in Massachussetts means that the cap-and-trade element of the Boxer-Kerry climate bill is likely … Continue reading →