header-logo header-logo

22 November 2013 / Gregory Mullarkey
Issue: 7585 / Categories: Features , Profession
printer mail-detail

In denial?

Gregory Mullarkey notes the similarities in attitude between solicitors & climate change deniers

The scientific consensus is clear—there is a 95% certainty the climate is warming, albeit with there having been a temporary pause for the past 15 years and this warming is being caused by humans. The consequences of the warming cannot be accurately predicted but it is generally acknowledged that the warming will result in significant changes to the planet with serious consequences for mankind.

Now that we have the evidence and we can predict with some certainty the serious consequences for us all a rational person would expect us to act. In reality little is happening and the political will to take action appears to have dissolved. Why is this? The simple explanation is that the weather hasn’t noticeably changed so far and all of us are busy coping with the pressures and demands of day to day life. We fear that if we act with regard to climate change it will involve a change for the worse to our present standard of

If you are not a subscriber, subscribe now to read this content
If you are already a subscriber sign in
...or Register for two weeks' free access to subscriber content

MOVERS & SHAKERS

DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony

DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony

Commercial disputes practice expands with partner hire in London

Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster

Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster

Partner appointed to lead family and matrimonial department in Leeds

Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh

Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh

Commercial property team expands in Manchester with partner appointment

NEWS
SRM Recruitment has been announced as the headline sponsor of the Law Society RFC Festival of Sport 2026, which will take place on 20 September at Richmond Athletic Association. The specialist legal search firm joins the event as organisers prepare to welcome more than 110 teams across five sports, including rugby sevens, netball and five-a-side football
The civil justice landscape could be heading for a shake-up, with reform of the Solicitors Act 1974 gathering pace
Global mobility is transforming family law, creating new challenges around jurisdiction, assets and child arrangements
A series of procedural developments could have significant practical consequences for litigators. Writing in NLJ this week, columnist Stephen Gold highlights important updates ranging from digital court reforms to family procedure and admissions of liability
As family structures evolve, the law may face difficult questions about inheritance rights for those in polyamorous relationships
back-to-top-scroll