Category Archives: Environment (general)

Managing Natural Capital

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Adam Bailey

A critical analysis of Dieter Helm’s ‘Natural Capital: Valuing the Planet’. Contents Introduction The Asset-Based Approach The Importance of Natural Capital Valuing Natural Capital Natural Goods – and Bads Sustainability and Renewable Natural Capital Sustainability and Non-Renewable Natural Capital National … Continue reading →

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No Flood Insurance Subsidy for New UK Homes

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Adam Bailey

A scheme to reduce the cost of insurance for UK homes at risk of flooding comes into effect today.  Some of the details can be criticised, but the exclusion from the scheme of new homes is absolutely right. Flooding in … Continue reading →

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Fish Stocking – A Case for Benchmarking

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Adam Bailey

The performance of England’s Environment Agency in respect of fish stocking is hard to judge.  The numbers it has published don’t help very much.   A recent press release by England’s Environment Agency reports that in 2015 it released record numbers … Continue reading →

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Green Space: An Important Use of Urban Land

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Adam Bailey

How much green space does London have?  Does it have more or less than other major cities?  These simple-looking questions are not so easy to answer. I enjoy walking in parks and woodland, and over the years have visited many … Continue reading →

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