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To strike or not to strike

Tuesday, 23 June 2009 by MarkWilson

plane-airportThe recession has affected many businesses, many people, and many families. The news about British Airways losing money is further evidence of this. Personally, I couldn’t be happier that this airline is losing money – I don’t like flying, I don’t approve of their practices and I think people should cut down on such a polluting hobby. But this attitude leaves me with a dilemma – what about the staff? (more…)

You’ll be eating lots of homemade chutney where we’re going Mr. Johnson.

Sunday, 11 January 2009 by Ric Lander

So you’re reading the *new* People & Planet blog huh? Presumably that must mean you’re interested to listen to the ideas and opinions of people around you. Well, perhaps you should give yourself a pat on the back then - because that puts you one step ahead of our beloved Mayor of London. (more…)