There seems to be little doubt that the planet is in a parlous state and that we need to change how we live on it. Who wouldn't be pleased by a very well-funded, attention-grabbing campaign to raise ecological awareness and encourage the more thoughtful use of natural resources? Any steady drip or sudden deluge that might help to nudge industrial and personal behaviour towards a more sustainable way of life is very welcome, but I do wonder if HRH the Prince of Wales is really the best (though he's obviously the wealthiest) advocate for the new sanity that might save the planet.[*]

LRB 4 November 2010 | PDF Download