Dead CentreThe sensible centre. Evidence based policy. These are not the same. In fact, they are at odds with each other. The scientific evidence tells us that building new gas, oil, and coal mines will cause catastrophic climate damage this century. Yet politicians describe a call for the end of new mines as extreme. Likewise, with online gambling, junk food advertising, or incarcerating children, the evidence of harm is clear, but the sensible centre is