More than half the world's largest 100 economies are corporations. They have no loyalties to place or citizens. Zac Goldsmith citizencorporationeconomy Change image and share on social
Of all the waste we generate, plastic bags are perhaps the greatest symbol of our throwaway society. They are used, then forgotten, and they leave a terrible legacy. Zac Goldsmith bagforgetgenerate Change image and share on social
You know I don't really have faith in politicians - this is quite a sleazy business. But there is no law which says that all politicians will turn out to be scumbags. Zac Goldsmith businessfaithlaw Change image and share on social
I don't know David Cameron very well. I like him. I think you can judge a book by its cover - whoever said you can't is wrong - that's the whole point of nature giving us intuition, instinct and so on. I think the cover is pretty good. Zac Goldsmith bookcameroncover share on social
A number of countries around the world, and indeed the E.U. as a whole, have chosen not to allow the import from the U.S. of beef from cows fed a diet that includes the hormone ractopamine, because of the fairly grave health concerns. Zac Goldsmith beefchooseconcern share on social
A pound invested in energy efficiency buys seven times more energy solution than a pound invested in nuclear power. Zac Goldsmith buyefficiencyenergy Change image and share on social
I could just go to the horse races and take lovely holidays, but I have some strong views, and I want to make a difference. Zac Goldsmith differenceholidayhorse Change image and share on social
While big business gain subsidies and political access, small businesses drown in red tape, and individuals now risk being classified as terrorists for complaining about it. Economic globalisation is about homogenising differences in the worlds' markets, cultures, tastes and traditions. It's about giving big business access to a global market. Zac Goldsmith accessbigbusiness share on social
There are clearly many good politicians who are guided by religious belief, so the mix can work. But there's a line to be drawn. It would be hugely dangerous for a country's laws to be set by the scriptures, and particularly those of the expansionist religions. Zac Goldsmith beliefcountrydangerous share on social
Politics colours everything, and anyone who wants change is necessarily political. As an environmental campaigner more or less since I left school in the early '90s, I have always been involved in lobbying, campaigning and pushing for changes. Zac Goldsmith 90scampaigncampaigner share on social