Richard D. North

Richard D. North, is a UK conservative commentator. He worked for The Independent newspaper as its first environment correspondent (1986–1990) and then as environmental columnist for The Sunday Times (1990–1992). His book, Life On a Modern Planet: A manifesto for progress was widely regarded as a renunciation of his green ideals. He now works with the free-market thinktank, the Institute of Economic Affairs and with the conservative Social Affairs Unit, where he blogs on art, film and social issues.