27 min

Nimbyism Sweet Reason

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Nimbyism... How would you feel if an 18-acre electricity substation was built in your back yard? In this episode, Evan Davis travels to Necton to meet a community divided over plans for development in their area and asks whether protecting your patch is selfish or the right thing to do?
Studio guests:
Lord Adonis - former Transport Secretary
Loyd Grossman - heritage campaigner, broadcaster and gastronome
Sarah Stein Lubrano - Head of Content at the School of Life.

Nimbyism... How would you feel if an 18-acre electricity substation was built in your back yard? In this episode, Evan Davis travels to Necton to meet a community divided over plans for development in their area and asks whether protecting your patch is selfish or the right thing to do?
Studio guests:
Lord Adonis - former Transport Secretary
Loyd Grossman - heritage campaigner, broadcaster and gastronome
Sarah Stein Lubrano - Head of Content at the School of Life.

27 min

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