Category Archives: Natural Capital

Ecosystem Services for whom?

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Miles King

Ecosystem Services – the idea that we benefit from goods and services provided for free by nature. To be frank, the phrase is ugly. It’s ugly language to use to describe so much beauty – Nature; the bringer of joy, … Continue reading →

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More tales from Natural Capital Wonderland: Woodlands and Badgers

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Miles King

“What’s the economic value of woodlands in the UK? Hmm? Come on, I haven’t got all day. Yes, you at the back there   – £720 Billion you say? That sounds like a made up figure.” An imagined conversation perhaps, but … Continue reading →

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Natural Capital debate: Helm rebutts Monbiot, misses target

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Miles King

As today’s opening of The World Forum on Natural Capital runs into a spot of bother over the antics of some of the Corporations who are promoting it, last week saw a scintillating debate about Natural Capital, between two crusty … Continue reading →

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Natural Capital, Greshams Law and the Tainted Altruism Effect

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Miles King

I am in two minds whether to buy Tony Juniper’s new book, What nature does for Britain. On the one hand I think it will be well written and entertaining with lots of good examples of positive action for nature. … Continue reading →

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