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Radio 4,16 Aug 2018,30 mins

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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.

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