With 33 ‘bites’ now under our belt, I thought I’d take a look over what we’ve discussed so far and see if any themes are emerging.
science
If science is the answer, what was the question again?
When political parties tell us that science will be our salvation, there’s enormous potential for perverse outcomes.
Duelling scientists at 10 paces
Because while the Government clearly intended its independent review to overshadow the opposition’s independent review, that’s not how the eminent scientists who undertook the review saw it. They saw it as an opportunity to review the facts, to collect the evidence and throw a little light on an epic environmental disaster.