idau, I think this is Professor Curran:

"James Curran originally researched in hydrometeorology and oceanography and then served as an environmental regulator of industry and land managers. He later specialised in policy and strategy development, including horizon-scanning, futurology and management of research portfolios. He has often provided end-user input to UK research steering groups and reviews. At one point he also created and ran an eco-retail and catering business, then returned to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency as Director of Science & Strategy and subsequently as Chief Executive and Board member where he led on transformation. He has served on Ministerial groups including biodiversity, green growth, hydronation, and zero waste, and on expert panels including fracking. He has experience of governing boards such as the Foundation for Water Research and was elected chair of the Scottish Sustainable Development Forum. Currently he is an honorary professor at Stirling University and serves on the advisory board to the Management School. He is a non-executive member of the Scottish Government’s climate change delivery board."

https://www.hutton.ac.uk/staff/directors

Church of England decides to freeze its remaining congregation, in a bid to become completely without support.

I can;t help thinking that the Isle of Man will find out the hard way that
a) the wind doesn't blow reliably;
b) tourists don't like wind farms
c) Prof Curran is almost certainly a charlatan for claiming it can be made to work.

"Rolls-Royce plans mini nuclear reactors by 2029
By Roger Harrabin & Katie Prescott
BBC environment analyst and business reporter"

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51233444

"Vanessa Nakate: Climate activist hits out at 'racist' photo crop"

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51242972

"Canadian start-up GHGSat to make global methane map"

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-51240872

"City hosts first citizens' assembly on climate change"

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science_and_environment

"People from all over Britain are in Birmingham today for the first citizens' assembly on climate change.

Introduced by broadcaster Sir David Attenborough it is hoped the assembly will help provide MPs with recommendations on how to cut greenhouse gases to zero overall by 2050.

The panel of 110 people has been selected to reflect key sectors of society and a range of opinion.

They will spend four weekends listening to evidence from experts on how climate policy and science will affect the UK."

"Lewis Pugh swims under melting Antarctic ice sheet"

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-51212433

"An endurance swimmer has finished the first swim under the Antarctic ice to demonstrate the "very rapid changes" caused by climate change.

Lewis Pugh, from Plymouth, braved the freezing waters of the supra-glacial lake in nothing more than his swimming trunks, cap and goggles."

So it was a lake, not the sea. I wonder how he got there?

"'We're not perfect' says actor on climate trip"

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science_and_environment

"Actor Marion Cotillard says even remote places like "pristine" Antarctica are being harmed by humans."

I wonder how she got there.

"Climate change action plan backed by Manx politicians"

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-51228644

"A climate change "action plan" that would see most of the Isle of Man's electricity come from renewable sources has been approved by Tynwald.

Interest will be sought later this year for projects to construct on and offshore wind turbines.

A ban on fossil fuel heating in new homes by 2025 and the planting of a new woodland are included in the plan.

Chief Minister Howard Quayle said it needed to be "a collective commitment" if it was to succeed.

Tynwald voted unanimously to approve the first phase of the government's plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

MHK Daphne Caine said she "supported the direction of travel" but the island had been "traa dy liooar" [a Manx expression that means "time enough"] in its efforts.

The plan is based on a report by Professor James Curran, who was appointed chair of the government's climate transformation team in July 2019.

In phase one, the government has committed to getting 75% of the island's electricity from renewable sources by 2035, planting an 85,000-tree woodland, banning peat cutting and developing a network of charging points for electric vehicles.

The Isle of Man Green Party said it was a "positive step" but it fell below what was needed to "engage with the reality of the situation facing the island"."

No, it's never enough, is it?

"Heat stress and the Australian flying fox"

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-51191849

"Ministers doing little towards 2050 emissions target, say top scientists
Experts call for sweeping policy changes and warn against Heathrow expansion"

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science_and_environment

"We can’t trust the billionaires of Davos to solve a climate crisis they created
Payal Parekh
It’s time to turn away from the World Economic Forum and its mass-polluting ‘affiliates’. We need new, radical solutions

• Payal Parekh is an international climate activist" [what does that mean? Does it involve lots of international travel?].

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jan/24/billionaires-davos-climate-crisis-world-economic-forum

"Church of England could stop heating cathedrals to hit 2045 emissions target
General Synod to debate motion that could radically change energy use in church buildings"

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jan/24/church-of-england-considers-setting-2045-net-zero-carbon-target

"Greta Thunberg: Davos leaders ignored climate activists' demands
Activist says calls to break from fossil fuels have been ignored at World Economic Forum"

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/jan/24/greta-thunberg-davos-leaders-ignored-climate-activists-demands

Guardian still encouraging flights and foreign travel:

"Wine o'clock: the ultimate tour of the Cape Winelands
Vineyards nestling among the mountain peaks. Photograph: Bounce/Getty Images/Cultura RF
An easy drive from Cape Town, the Cape Winelands is home to some of the most prestigious wineries on Earth, as well as world-class hikes, museums, art galleries and boutique hotels. Here’s how to spend your grape escape …

After you’ve touched down in Cape Town...."

https://www.theguardian.com/discover-your-south-africa/2019/nov/29/pinotage-and-mountain-peaks-the-ultimate-cape-winelands-road-trip

"What did we learn from Davos 2020?"

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/jan/24/what-did-we-learn-from-davos-2020

"Without the BBC we could be facing a post-truth dystopia
The broadcaster, under renewed attack from the right, offers a rare space for all to agree on the facts. Don’t take it for granted"

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jan/24/bbc-post-truth-dystopia-facts

Jan 24, 2020 at 3:07 PM tomo

As the BBC still can't believe it has ever done anything wrong, a review of their coverage of wind and solar would be a good place to start. Their numbers add up like Diane Abbott.

https://order-order.com/2020/01/24/nicky-morgan-hints-bbc-licence-fee-reform/