Author Archives: Mario Creatura

Arming the troops – we neglect the activist base at our peril

Posted on Monday April 9th 2012 by Mario Creatura

Today sees the 20th anniversary since the Conservatives last won a majority in a General Election. This is a stark reminder that even the most successful and longest standing political party in human history cannot rest on its laurels. Commentators … Continue reading →

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Testing Daylight Savings Time – scientific evidence ignored

Posted on Friday January 20th 2012 by Mario Creatura

This morning’s ongoing third reading of the Daylight Savings Bill is provoking quite a lot of debate – but entirely for the wrong reasons. Many are focusing on the appealing claim that lighter afternoons would make roads safer, reduce crime, … Continue reading →

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Too long in the tooth – the hard conversation about ageism

Posted on Friday January 13th 2012 by Mario Creatura

Today saw the release of a report from the Department of Work and Pensions revealing that ageism, the stereotypical judgement  based on age, was rife within our societal structures and embedded within our personal perceptions.  According to the report ‘old … Continue reading →

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Politicians: What to say?

Posted on Thursday January 5th 2012 by Mario Creatura

There is always a danger when senior politicians discuss publicly where they think their party is going wrong. “It is imperative that we focus on…,” they will say. “We must never forget that our message should be…,” they will proclaim. … Continue reading →

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Decisions, values and choices

Posted on Sunday November 27th 2011 by Mario Creatura

“We can’t save all species under threat, so we must choose, and that won’t be straightforward,” said Jean-Christophe Vié of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature based in Geneva. This comment was inspired by a report recently published … Continue reading →

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