Nimbies will raise money to have a judicial review of a council decision. They often succeed, but why do you think they care so very much? It's completely rational to be protective of your backyard. So how to break the impasse? The best way would be to wipe out lots of legislation that's already there. Go for a less decision-based and more rules-based system.
Ukraine’s army has pushed Russian forces back in the south and east. We ask how they’ve managed to make such impressive gains so quickly, whether more could follow and what Russia’s reaction might be. Why Britain has such troubles building homes, power stations and really much of anything. And how Maine’s lobstermen are responding to the latest threat to their industry.
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