Over the last few long months I’ve heard people comment on, complain about, rationalise, accept, even celebrate, this strange new world we find ourselves living in. The fears and concerns, the frustrations and angers, the surprising positives or opportunities that it has brought for them. Discussion often ends with a comment that aims to quietly suppress any disagreement: “We … [Read more...] about All in the same boat?
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Poverty and coronavirus in Edinburgh: solutions in shared humanity
Edinburgh, the wealthiest city in Scotland, is amongst the hardest hit economically by the coronavirus crisis in the UK. While the risks of deepening inequality are undoubtedly increasing, our shared human response to this crisis perhaps allows us to see the emergence of new solutions more clearly. The picture of poverty in Edinburgh is distinctive – and alarming. In this … [Read more...] about Poverty and coronavirus in Edinburgh: solutions in shared humanity
Rapid response: social enterprise shows the way
Nurses and doctors working flat out in intensive care units do not have time to plan or cook healthy meals. They barely have time to eat.It’s one of the startling facts galvanising an extraordinary social enterprise. National governments could learn from grassroots innovation which is impressive not least for its efficiency. At local community levels there is a rapid … [Read more...] about Rapid response: social enterprise shows the way
Fairer, greener, more equal but how?
On Friday we wrote about the long-term challenges (and opportunities) that are likely to come our way as we emerge from the COVID-19 economic crisis. And the ‘big questions’ that face us all about the nature of the recovery that we seek to build. Of course, it’s easy at times like this to imagine a better future. The reality – particularly the priority of trying to get people … [Read more...] about Fairer, greener, more equal but how?
We must ensure a fair, safe and sustainable food supply
The UK’s main “oral” export these days is whisky. Tim LangFood security is a growing concern as Covid-19 continues to spread across the world, transforming our daily lives. In the coming weeks, Sceptical Scot will focus as much as possible on practical, constructive responses to the crisis. We also feel the need to keep spirits up and there is much to celebrate in the way … [Read more...] about We must ensure a fair, safe and sustainable food supply