Notting Hill Carnival
The Notting Hill Carnival is a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture held annually in Notting Hill, London. Here’s a look at its history: **Early Days (1960s):** * **Origins in Trinidad:** The carnival’s roots lie in the Trinidadian tradition of “Canboulay,” a street festival with roots in African and indigenous cultures.* Continue Reading
GRENFELL TOWER INQUIRY: COST OVER SAFETY
The final report of the official inquiry into London’s Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 reveals that the housing system was rotten to the core, with many failures due to incompetence, dishonesty, and greed. The report attacks the government, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, architects, building contractors, safety inspectors, Continue Reading
The cost of 300,000 UK Homes
Addressing the UK’s affordable housing shortage in the context of current economic conditions, including a 5% inflation rate, requires careful consideration of construction costs and necessary infrastructure improvements. ### Housing Need: Recent estimates suggest the UK needs approximately **300,000 new homes annually** to meet demand. Out of these, around **90,000 Continue Reading
The Environmental Cost of Datacentres
As of the last investigation report in September 2021 data centers have showed to have a significant environmental impact due to their high energy consumption. Data centres consume a large amount of electricity for cooling, powering servers, and other infrastructure. This high energy usage contributes to carbon emissions and other Continue Reading
World Bank’s Dirty Secret
The World Bank has been accused of allowing fossil fuel, utility, and mining companies to sue vulnerable states for over $100 billion in compensation since the turn of the 21st century. This is not how the energy transition was supposed to work, as emitters need to be incentivised to stop. Continue Reading
CND – SAY NO TO YHE DARC
Under the terms of the AUKUS agreement, the United Kingdom and the United States of America want to establish a high-power radar station known as the Deep Space Advanced Radar Concept (DARC) at Cawdor Barracks in Brawdy, Pembrokeshire, which is located in West Wales. The DARC will have 27 dishes. Continue Reading
