Stories and signals from recent news that offer a glimpse of the future.

September 2026 - Signals about our futures, visible today

Oct 7 • Andy Conroy

August, 2026 - Signals about the future, visible today

Sep 1 • Andy Conroy

Yes: Batteries, solar panels, and BESS. No: Heathrow, plants flowering earlier. Parakeets? Not sure

Jun 21 • Andy Conroy

(Much) cheaper cargo bikes, too many potholes and a stunning local makeover

Story 217: Signals about the future, visible today

Jun 14 • Andy Conroy

Hammersmith Bridge enters the competition for Government funding

Story 216: After years of debate, the funding process begins

Jun 12 • Andy Conroy

London set to miss net-zero target but can take comfort in new water fountains. Or maybe not

Story 211: Stories from the week’s news that offer a glimpse of the future.

Jun 7 • Andy Conroy

Buses, bridges and beavers. Oh, and George Michael.

Story 207: Signals from the future, conveniently available today.

May 24 • Andy Conroy

Lessons from America and Netherlands, ‘woke scientists’ annoy the Daily Mail and what ChatGPT has been saying about me

Story 202: Events from the last seven days which might impact Barnes in 2050

May 11 • Andy Conroy

Signals from the future, visible today

Story 199: 2050 can feel a long way in the future but occasionally you catch a glimpse of it

May 3 • Andy Conroy

This way to Barnes2050

Apr 26 • Andy Conroy

Barnes: bringing you the future since 925AD

Apr 18 • Andy Conroy

Smiles, SUVs, solar and the 'S curve of acceptance'

Apr 13 • Andy Conroy

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