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Wind Chill – Why wind energy will not fill the UK’s energy gap
Wind energy promises a clean and free source of electricity. It could reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and will reduce climate change. But does wind power live up to the claims made by its advocates? Tony Lodge explores
By: Tony Lodge, Research Fellow, Centre for Policy Studies
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At MPs’ Expense
The debate around MPs’ expenses has struck a chord with an unsympathetic public – but MPs’ roles need more fundamental reform argues Graham Allen MP.
By: Graham Allen MP
Localities should shape their own prosperity
To address local disadvantage councils need the means to lead consistent strategies to make their areas competitive and sustainable in the global economy argues Matthew Clifton.
By: Matthew Clifton, Research Manager, New Local Government Network
UK should make elected mayors focus of local government reform
Renewing local democracy should mean more than rearranging existing powers between councillors and mayors say Chris Leslie and Guy Lodge as they argue for reforming local governance in England.
By: Chris Leslie, New Local Government Network, and Guy Lodge, IPPR
Who is afraid of a ruthless Europe?
A survey* carried out immediately after the Irish referendum outlines a very worrying landscape for the future of European integration. Jose Ignacio Torreblanca explores.
By: Jose Ignacio Torreblanca, European Council of Foreign Relations
Breaking the Climate Deadlock
The problem of climate change is now, almost universally understood and acknowledged. This is in itself a major achievement. But now is the moment to get serious about the solution says former Prime Minister Tony Blair
By: Tony Blair
Need for Long-Term Energy Policy in the US - Speech at the Climate Change Summit in Florida
In a recent speech at the Climate Change Summit in Florida, the Governor calls for a long term energy policy that addresses challenges of rising fuel prices, climate change and national security and urges politicians to make tough choices.
By: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of California
