Independent ideas from environment experts

Bristol, UK
Joined March 2012
Can the #TNFD be expected to reduce businesses' impact on nature? isonomia.co.uk/better-nature…
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The #TNFD framework is a voluntary approach to reporting businesses' nature-related risks and impacts - but will it be impactful? isonomia.co.uk/better-nature…
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The latest blog on Isonomia comes from @PRL_Jones and asks how packaging EPR will interact with the legacy PRN system. isonomia.co.uk/how-will-epr-…
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ICYMI - what are the implications of the Government's incoming legislation on charges for DIY waste at council HWRCs in England? isonomia.co.uk/dropping-the-…
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Today's new blogpost comes from @HannahGillie, who has been investigating the environmental benefits of urban food growing. Come for the delicious veg, stay for the carbon sequestration and biodiversity. isonomia.co.uk/neighbourhood…
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Our latest article, out today - @PRL_Jones examines the implications and unanswered questions about the new rules on charging for DIY waste at HWRCs. isonomia.co.uk/dropping-the-…
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New article out today - @PRL_Jones examines the questions that future guidance on source separation of recycling in England will need to answer in order for consistent and impactful assessments to be made. isonomia.co.uk/teeping-it-re…
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What are the risks of the developing natural capital markets, and how can they be managed? isonomia.co.uk/can-the-risks…
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Today's blog asks whether it's right to be pessimistic about the effectiveness of climate communications. How should we evaluate their success, and what can be learned from other major communications campaigns? isonomia.co.uk/heated-words-…
Could new waste policies in the UK offer the opportunity to bring the recycling services offered to flats up to the same standard as those received by other properties? isonomia.co.uk/balancing-act…
Is the UK ready for a domestic air travel ban? Petra Bistricic explores the climate impact of domestic aviation and whether a ban on unnecessary flights where existing rail connections are in place is feasible. bit.ly/331mOtE
What are the environmental impacts of wrapping paper, and should we be trying to find alternatives or do away with it altogether? bit.ly/3GVYRCs
Will the UK Biodiversity Net Gain policy improve UK biodiversity? Rebecca Mason explores whether the requirement for developers to demonstrate a 10% increase in biodiversity on or near development sites will achieve its aims. bit.ly/3AiHrfL
Whether you call it the tip, the dump or its official title of HWRC, the household waste site has changed considerably over the years. Andrew Coulthurst takes a trip down memory lane for a rather personal history of HWRCs. bit.ly/3jXiu4t
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What do waste sites need to do to prepare for the impacts of new Environment Agency guidance on permitted waste facilities? Rebecca Southall explains in the latest Isonomia blog: bit.ly/2VsWeWm
How can the UK achieve a Just Transition to a low-carbon economy, decarbonising highly-polluting sectors while guaranteeing secure, green employment? bit.ly/3wXBEuo
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Cross-laminate timber has huge potential to reduce carbon emissions in construction - but can concerns about fire safety in regarding its use in tall buildings be overcome? isonomia.co.uk/building-back…
Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Territorial emissions. Consumption emissions. What councils will be responsible for reducing as part of their #netzero strategies can be confusing. George Beechener explores where authorities might want to draw the line. bit.ly/3ywtmLN
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Local authorities are expected to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 - but which emissions they will be responsible for reducing remains a knotty issue. Where might authorities want to draw the line? bit.ly/3ywtmLN
As the world looks to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic, the circular economy should be at the heart of a green recovery. isonomia.co.uk/the-moderate-…