qualification to review climate science and his embrace of mystical philosophy and shamanism have been questioned. His detractors have focussed upon his statements in Shiva's Rainbow of how science in public policy is mostly theatre and how he was more of an actor than a scientist. Taylor admits that most of his work was as a lawyer - 'the ultimate actor', but argues that his record as a experienced policy analyst has been glossed over by those who are averse to his message on climate change. Yoga and healing work In his autobiography, Taylor mentions studying with the yogic master Babaji, training with the founder of rebirthing Leonard Orr, and practising as a breathing therapist and teacher of meditation – in which he now has an international reputation. In recent years he has also trained with western shamanic practitioners and brings this perspective into his ecological conservation work. He is often invited to speak at 'alternative' conventions where he has outlined his understanding of the connections between science and consciousness. Taylor featured in Karen Sawyer's The Dangerous Man as someone who challenges the fixed paradigms of science and social control. Taylor warns in his recent presentations, and in his autobiography, that humanity faces a crisis of consciousness and that much of the enthusiasm and caring for the Earth, especially among young people, is being channelled into collusion with undemocratic corporate power structures in the banking world. In this vein, he argues in Chill that mitigation of climate change is a delusion and that resources need to be channelled into adaptation, the creation of resilient human communities, and a robust biodiversity. Certifications and memberships Taylor has been a member of the Institute of Biology and is a certified Biologist, a former member of the International Union of Radioecologists, the International Society for Radiation Protection and the British Ecological Society. He is currently a member of the Royal Anthropological Institute. Bibliography Books The Nuclear Controversy: a guide to the Windcsale Inquiry, Martin Stott and Peter Taylor, TCPA, London, 1980. Beyond Conservation: a wildland strategy, Peter Taylor, Earthscan, London, 2005. Shiva's Rainbow: an autobiography, Peter Taylor, Ethos, Oxford. Chill: a reassessment of global warming theory, Peter Taylor, Clairview, Forest Row, 2009. Questions of Resilience: development aid in a changing climate, Ethos, Oxford, 2010. Rewilding: ECOS writings on wildland and conservation values, Ethos, Oxford, 2011. Chapters (1993) The Precautionary Principle (with Jackson and Dethlefsen)