Archive for June 24th, 2008
The Need to Balance Environmental Policies Against Economic Growth
Posted by Paul, June 24th, 2008 - under Uncategorized.
Tags: Economics
Comments: 9
There is an insightful short article in The Guardian by Irwin Stelzer, who is the director of the centre for economic policy studies at the Hudson Institute, and editor of the book Neoconservatism:
Gordon Brown is eager to prove that red is green, while David Cameron is urging voters to “vote blue, go green”. So far, [...]
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Real Food Shortage Will Require Real Science and Technology?
Posted by jennifer, June 24th, 2008 - under Uncategorized.
Tags: Biotechnology, Food & Farming
Comments: 11
The British government is preparing to open the way for genetically modified crops on the grounds they could help combat the global food crisis.
At least that’s according to Andrew Grice, Policitical Editor with The Independent, reporting on a meeting between Britian’s Environment minister, Phil Woolas, and the Agricultural Biotechnology Council, amidst claims that “rocketing [...]
Ken Willett Talking Transport in Brisbane
Posted by jennifer, June 24th, 2008 - under Uncategorized.
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Comments: 1
The Institute of Public Affairs invites you to the third Brisbane Club Lecture for 2008. Entitled ‘Prescribing the right medicine for a city choked with congestion’ the lecture is on Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 5pm in The Brisbane Club’s The Oak Room (241 Adelaide Street, Brisbane CCBD).
After the talk, attendees are invited [...]

