Evidence and Political Decisions

  Generally it is a good that decisions are made with reference to evidence. It is an especially good idea when politicians and regulators are making decisions. Still Some Crazy Politicians Out There The world still has it fair share of slightly mad and deranged political leaders and officials. Some rename the months, others spend … Read more

Crisis – What Crisis in Graphics

If you felt tempted to invest in Spain or Italy you may want to think again. A picture is better than words, and words are better than figures, you’ll like this chart. This won’t stop too many people hoping that black is white, and freezing is in fact boiling, but these graphics tell a far … Read more

The Truth Can Hurt – Time To Refocus or Close Down

 Another Environmental NGO Lost Their Way?  An interesting piece in the Telegraph on how Friends of the Earth have lost their way. Instead of spending their time solving problems  they spend their time in internal meetings speaking to themselves. Belly Button Gazing Looking at your own belly button may be fun (although I am not … Read more