In the vanguard of vigilance
Michael Snyder explains that the City has a history of anticipating and addressing environmental challenges, and sets out how the Square Mile is tackling the threat of climate change
Michael Snyder

Failure to face the future may be fatal
Beginning to live in harmony with the environment, rather than plundering the world's natural resources, is essential if the human race is to maintain its present equilibrium, argues Jonathon Porritt
Jonathon Porritt

Clearing the muddy waters
Sir John Harman explains why the UK’s environmental regulators have joined forces to provide an unambiguous legislation resource for the small business community
Sir John Harman

A discarded priority
The government is neglecting the pressing problem of waste disposal, but commercial imperatives may yet change attitudes, argues Ken Manton
Ken Manton

Fuel of the future or relic of the cold war?
Christine Buckley discusses the prospects for a worldwide resurgence in nuclear power, a clean, stable and reportedly increasingly safe form of renewable energy
Christine Buckley

Blaming the messenger
Peter Ainsworth argues that ministerial reaction to his committee’s report on aviation policy shows the government’s unwillingness to accept the urgent need for action on climate change
Peter Ainsworth MP

Keep the home fires burning
Lord Lofthouse argues that, despite the pressure to embrace new energy sources, the government must be careful to maintain proven, conventional sources of power
Lord Lofthouse

The answer isn't blowing in the wind
Clive Aslet, editor of Country Life, argues that wind power technology is too flawed to be the solution to energy shortages, and urges the government to look at less intrusive alternatives
Clive Aslet

Getting to grips with a grey area
Paddy Tipping says that only a wider understanding of European environmental directives will deliver effective waste management
Paddy Tipping MP

Trouble with spin
Popular resistance to wind farms shows that the government has its work cut out persuading the public to accept less conventional sources of energy, argues Dr Ashok Kumar
Dr Ashok Kumar MP

Market leaders?
The major supermarket chains could put themselves at the forefront of a concerted effort to reduce waste and pollution, but they need encouragement to do so, advises Norman Baker
Norman Baker MP

Convictions not matched by courage
The true hindrance that Britain faces in developing a strategy to combat climate change is a government that lacks the will to carry through genuine change, argues Tim Yeo
Tim Yeo MP

Commons Gallery
Epolitix.com’s Craig Hoy rounds up the week’s key moments in the Commons
Craig Hoy

Freedom, up to a point
Treasury minister John Healey tells a Commons committee that central government is willing to set councils free, as long as Number 11 still holds the purse strings, reports Jolyon Kimble
Jolyon Kimble

Messing about in boats
Kate Hoey enjoys an appearance as guest of honour at the Henley Women's Regatta during a busy post-election week
Kate Hoey MP

Lords Gallery
Andrew Evans reports on the week’s major developments in the Lords
Andrew Evans

Croatia to County Hall via the curry house
Lord Hanningfield takes in the warm afterglow of a successful election campaign and enjoys a meal in the presence of a former Prime Minister of Pakistan
Lord Hanningfield

Cobbett's Corner
Chris Moncrieff takes a look at recent events
Chris Moncrieff

Rt Hon Michael Alison 1926-2004
Remembered by Lord Elton (based on an Appreciation given at Michael Alison's funeral on June 16th)
Lord Elton

EU view
George Parker reflects on the EU summit in Brussels, and argues that Tony Blair scored real diplomatic achievements which have been glossed over by the British press
George Parker