An insightful exploration into the issues within civil service. After several bumps in her 33-year long career as a civil servant, Alexandra Hall Hall (yes, two ‘Halls’) faced a dilemma as Brexit counsellor at the British Embassy in Washington, DC. With her opinions contrasting the “nakedly dishonest” official statements that she had to make, Hall Hall’s gave up on trying to influence policy from the inside and retired before the election arose; “if my action was to have any impact at all, it had to take place beforehand.” Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
