Michael Grubb, Professor of Energy and Climate Change at UCL, discusses how a deal in the energy sector will be of mutual benefit to the UK and the EU during the negotiations, providing an opportunity to overcome the Brexit impasse. Continue reading Why a deal on energy could break the Brexit logjam
Khaled Diab, Author of ‘Islam for the Politically Incorrect’ and Anti-Terrorism Expert, highlights how racism continues to manifest in Europe, providing an interesting perspective on racism in relation to ethnicity, equality and the environment. Continue reading Black lives matter in Europe too
Albert Weale argues that at a time of a climate crisis trumping frontiers, international governance is needed more than ever. Leaving the EU and its structures of cooperation could thus be counterproductive for the UK as the country sets new bold and needed environmental objectives. Continue reading Climate Change and the Irony of Brexit
Michael Grubb discusses how to go beyond the recent obstacles in the negotiations and the negative rhetoric by focusing on key sectors where interests are aligned. In his view, energy, climate and transport are the logical sectors from which to start the writing of a new positive relationship. Continue reading Forget punishment: the Brexit deal needs to carve out sectors of exceptional common interest
Environmental standards and accountability in the UK are profoundly shaped by EU legislation and policy, even the very softest of Brexits will expose gaps in the UK’s governance framework. Maria Lee, Professor of Law and co-director of the UCL Centre for Law and Environment, argues that new mechanisms are required to ensure accountability and protection of the environment in the UK after Brexit. Continue reading The UK needs a new independent body to protect the environment after Brexit
