14 Nov 2024
Electricity flexibility – getting consumers into the swing of it
In today's post, Harold is joined by Investec colleague Callum Macpherson. They emphasize the need for consumers to be at the heart of the energy transition, if it is to be sustainable.
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24 Oct 2024
Sustainable growth – without the hot air
Future growth potential is regularly put forward as a reason to invest. But is it a good option? Harold outlines why sustainable growth is a more appropriate measure.
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05 Sep 2024
Rewilding – what’s lost is lost and gone forever
Rewilding to create a better environment seems intuitively appealing. However, as a policy, it is not without its critics. Today, Harold brings his thoughts to the debate.
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07 Aug 2024
Great British Energy – avoiding the traps
A July 2024 Climate Change Committee assessment claims the UK’s net zero emissions path lacks sufficient implementation plans. Today, Harold asks if Great British Energy, the new state-owned energy company, can improve things.
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09 Jul 2024
Net Zero – nature’s invisible hand to beat the evolutionary odds
Recently, we hosted a seminar at Investec with Chris Goodall as our guest speaker, author of ‘Possible; Ways to Net Zero’. In today’s blog, Harold reflects on a number of energy themes in light of the discussions at the event.
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06 Jun 2024
Investing in nature – because it’s there
As we remember George Mallory’s final attempt on Everest a century ago, Harold reflects on the wildness of nature, and some enduring investment lessons embedded in it.
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