Monthly Archives: February 2014

@BBCr4Today replies to my complaint about Lawson

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Sarah Tanburn

Ceri Thomas is the august Head of Programmes at BBC News.  He has said, in reply to my letter: The BBC is committed to impartial and balanced coverage of climate change. Furthermore we accept that there is broad scientific agreement … Continue reading →

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“BBCr4Today: Lawson is from Lala Land.

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Sarah Tanburn

This is an open letter to Jamie Angus, Editor of Radio 4’s Today programme.  I am grateful to Rob Hopkins at Transition Towns, who wrote a letter yesterday with many relevant points I have plagiarised. Basically: the BBC should not … Continue reading →

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Love [wherever]

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Sarah Tanburn

My article about travelling in India, entitled Homecoming is accompanied by this lovely artwork from Margeurite Dabaie.   They are both in the very beautiful magazine [wherever], an American literary creation.  They newly launched last year in print, which is a very … Continue reading →

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1300 years of blood: valuing the instruments of peace

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Sarah Tanburn

Next time you wonder what the European Union has ever done for us, remember just one word. Peace. It has been the greatest force to bring jaw-jaw to the dysfunctional family, and we should treasure it for that alone. We … Continue reading →

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