John Alker
John Alker is director of policy at the UK Green 探花精选 Council
Contact info
- Email:
- john.alker@ukgbc.org
CommentThe green agenda will not sink with the Lib Dems
On the face of it the Tories may not seem to have much time for the sustainability agenda, but there is cause for optimism
CommentCameron's speech highlights green battle lines
Sadly, the debate over sustainability policy is becoming increasingly polarised
CommentWhat would Labour do with the Green Deal?
Labour鈥檚 pledge to replace the Green Deal with a new Energy Save scheme has caused major ripples - but what might Labour鈥檚 scheme look like?
CommentSustainable materials: Wood first?
Design teams need the freedom to decide which material will give the best sustainability outcome
CommentFITs due a haircut but government has butchered PVs
There is some merit in cutting subsidies for a technology with falling costs but a sudden U-turn seriously harms sector
CommentGreen Deal needs both carrot and stick
Requirement for landlords to improve housing performance at the tenants request shows government is serious about on green policy