Category Archives: The Chronicles of Nat Eb
The ultimate gridlock
As reported in Environmental Finance (March 2012) over a hundred cases have been filed in the US courts against companies accused of causing global warming. Plaintiffs include states such as California and Connecticut, property owners and Eskimos. This is the … Continue reading
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The revenge of Greg Gloom, Part 7: The prophecy
As no one came, Mai Wei let himself in through the blue door. Immediately inside to the left another door: “Mrs Humpish”. On his right next to a light switch, a piece of paper sellotaped to the wall: “Upstairs for … Continue reading
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Tagged Greg Gloom, Hansen Tax, James Hansen, Lord Pie, Mai Wei, Revenge of Greg Gloom, tax and dividend, Telford
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The revenge of Greg Gloom, Part 6: The target
Mai Wei woke fresh from a deep and satisfying sleep. He spent ten minutes doing exercises and showered in luke-warm water. He took the stairs down to the restaurant for breakfast. All part of his new regime. He drank up … Continue reading
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The revenge of Greg Gloom, Part 5: Planning a party.
An enormous, ultra-efficient Dove 7000 gleamed on the runway of Mai Wei Airport outside Beijing. With seats for two thousand people – the travelling elite – it was the best and latest of Chinese technology. A dozen of these aerospats … Continue reading
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The revenge of Greg Gloom, Part 4: Planning a fête.
Greg Gloom sat in his darkened, attic flat in Telford. His face was lit by the computer. As he pedalled furiously, his eyes flickered and he licked his lips in great concentration, searching for the provider of a marquee tent. … Continue reading
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