I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
An interesting study on brain structure and political beliefs @ http://www.cell.com/current-biology/abstract/S0960-9822(11)00289-2 Colin Firth was one of the authors. There is perhaps a follow up study to be done to see if politicians brains blank out when you say “sound science”, “stop printing the money”, and “trade is good”.
I like Hans Christian Andersen‘s stories. My favourite is “The Emperor’s New Clothes” . It is a great tale for kids and parents alike. Two recent reports, one from Spanish prosecutors and another by the UK NGO, Environmental Investigation Agency, reveal the systematic non compliance with EU electronic waste recycling laws. The flagrancy of the breaches are shocking, and … Read more
Coming from Ireland and living in Belgium I am used to rain. Indeed, I like it. A day without rain is a strange experience. But, the challenge of living without it, or too little of it, is a great challenge for many parts of the world. An interesting video interview on today’s FT with the … Read more
Today Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstalls Fish Fight came to Brussels. He came to lead a battle against the discarding of fish. What started on the screens of Channel 4, and the support of hundreds of thousands of British people, has led Hugh to lead a charge across the channel and bring the fight to Brussels. He was … Read more