I have always been enthralled by electricity in our homes. It’s immediacy, efficiency, and cleanliness. No smell, no mess. Obviously, the actual impact it has a lot to do with how it is…
Greenwash
A close family friend and mentor once told me that he was spending the afternoon that day litter picking. Apparently, it transpired, he litter picks all the time. Has all the gear…
Recycling is a waste of energy
I was pleased to hear reports that the Prime Minister when speaking to a young audience, in the build up to COP26, said that recycling plastics doesn’t begin to fix the climate…
Internet from Above
Without much fanfare or publicity, an internet revolution is currently being tested across the world. The launch of Starlink, Elon Musk’s latest enterprise, aims to build upon what SpaceX has already achieved…
Virtual Power Plants
With all the talk of electric cars I seem to be doing I thought it was a good opportunity to talk about a quiet revolution taking place which will affect all our…
Turning a Negative into a Positive
Covid gives us the ability to reshape our relationship with the environment. But is plastic-shaming and emphasis on recycling the answer?
A Date with Disruption
It’s funny what the mind focuses on when you’re locked inside your house for 23 hours of the day. I found myself inspecting my Gillette razor blade this morning, mid-shave, wondering why…
Visionary Leadership in Government
“Without strong visionary leadership, no strategy will be executed effectively” – Robert S. Kaplan. As I looked at a newspaper picture of Boris Johnson’s new cabinet table, I couldn’t help thinking to…
The Case for Unlimited Holiday and How to Make it Work
Did someone say unlimited holidays? Yes please! Over the past decade, there has been a rise in the popularity of companies offering unlimited paid leave. Totaljobs reported that the number of companies…
Innovation Means Risk
After what seemed like an eternity of indecision and wrangling, at the end of January, the UK finally left the EU. With the country now able to move forward (until we have…