Our system of money created by banks for their own profit is no longer fit for purpose, writes Duncan McCann. We need new money systems designed for sustainability and wellbeing that allow us all to achieve financial security and freedom from debt - not just the super-rich1%!
… Reinventing money for a green and flourishing future … April 2015 Activism Green Economy Economics money-plant-cut.jpg Our system of money created by banks for their own profit is …
Where does money comes from? In the 97% of the money we use is created by commercial banks out of thin air, as they advance credit. Charlotte Jackson argues that this system costs us all dear - as citizens, debtors, taxpayers, and as victims of economic instability
… Making money - the state must reclaim its sovereign … Economics UK Housing Green Economy funny-money-cut.jpg Where does money comes from? In the 97% of the money we …
A new campaign group is trying to push through reforms that would give customers a choice in investments and make banks more socially useful. But can it break through the banking bottleneck?
… Can Positive Money help fix a fatally flawed banking … Politics & Economics Ethical Banking Positive Money Financial Reform Renewables Climate Change guidetofinance.jpg Positive Money campaign for banking reforms A new …
Ian Tennant looks at a bid to change the way that money is created so that it can flow to where it is most needed and asks what part will you play in creating a new paradigm for money?
… Economic Recovery: Modernising Money Ian Tennant | 19th June 2013 Activism Economics & Politics moneybank.jpg Ian Tennant looks at a bid to change the way that money is created so that it can flow to where …
Orthodox economics and finance have promoted a false account of money, writes Ann Pettifor. Change is necessary and possible. But it will come only through a revolution in the general public's understanding.
… | 14th March 2014 News Finance Green Economy money-trp.png Orthodox economics and finance have promoted a false account of money, writes Ann Pettifor. Change is … a wealthy elite. Challenging taboos about money I have two overriding objectives. First, …
Commercial banks should be forbidden from creating ‘virtual’ money, argues James Bruges – our debt-and-interest economies can only lead to collapse or war.
… The money pit James Bruges | 7th August 2008 Comment Economy Money Debt Economists Currency Banks Bank … Economics Politics And Economics Society The_Money_Pit_WEB.jpg Commercial banks should be …
In this new age of austerity money is a perpetual struggle for the public sector and ordinary people, writes Pete Dolack. Yet central banks have squandered trillions to boost profits in the financial sector, reward speculation and push up real estate values. In fact, the world is awash with money as never before - our money. Just don't expect to get your hands on it any time soon.
… 2015 News Finance US UK Japan EU Politics money-gun-cut.jpg In this new age of austerity money is a perpetual struggle for the public … values. In fact, the world is awash with money as never before - our money. Just don't …
Thomas H Greco Jr's new book on money challenges the growth fetish and gives practical examples of how community-based exchange systems can save the economy, and the environment, from collapse
… The End of Money and the Future of Civilization Jaswinder … 2009 Reviews Book Review Banking The End Of Money And The Future Of Civilization Thomas Greco Jr. jasendofmoney.jpg Thomas H Greco Jr's new book on …
Climate-conscious consumers could be unknowingly investing £16 billion in fossil fuels through their ISAs.
… Divestment Finance ISA Fossil Fuels money-2696228_960_720.jpg Climate-conscious … and enabling people to shift their money away from fossil fuels. Nearly two … (63 percent) of Brits now agree that their money needs to be moved away from fossil fuels …
This easy-to-understand guide demystifies the economic system and explains how the 'eco' can be put back into 'economics'
… Money Matters by David Boyle Andrea Kayne | … Economies Sustainable Financial System review-money-matters-cover_lo-res.jpg This … about their hand in both local and global money markets. This isn’t the daunting read …
As we slowly recover from one of the worst economic recessions of our time, Move Your Money will guide us towards building a safer and better banking system that we can rely on
… Culture Change Ethical Banking Move Your Money Ed Mayo Coops Barclays HSBC Llyods … 1img_3835_edited.jpg The campaign Move Your Money comes to the UK in March, offering an … economic recessions of our time, Move Your Money will guide us towards building a safer …
Financial industries and regulators must consider the ethics of investments, particularly when it comes to climate change.
… but relatively little on the ethics of good money. The passing of ‘ Good Money Week ’ and the most recent IPCC report … consider what it means to be good with your money. Money is all about value, but …
Investment is one way to ensure your impact on the environment is as positive as possible - and may even change the attitudes and behaviours of the industries where green investment takes hold. All investments involve risk and you can lose your money. But some claim to have less impact on the environment, says BECKY O'CONNOR
… Should greening your money be high on your to-do list? Becky … involve risk and you can lose your money. But some claim to have less impact on … But our personal finances are lagging behind. Money makes the world go round – so thinking …
'Natural capital' is an understandable attempt to put a value on our living planet and all the services it provides for us, writes John McMurtry. But it fails by measuring nature in dollars and cents. We need to develop a new concept of 'life capital' that must be preserved from exploitation and degradation no matter what the economic cost, because we, and Earth herself, depend upon it.
… of public wealth to keep the big corporate money-sequences going. 'Growth' is the panacea … for life goods is completely repressed. Money exchanges alone compute even if the … life means and substance in principle, with money demand for them as their only worth. If …
Creating cash should not be the responsibility of the private banking system, but of the common wealth. Let’s get mutual, urge Molly Scott Cato and Martin Large
… An end to monopoly money Molly Scott Cato Martin Large | 1st … crisis also be used to reclaim banking and money for people and society? Fortunately, … People’s Bank should be allowed to spend new money into circulation – say for permanently …
'Governments need a way to promote a sustainable, equitable transition while reducing the overall debt burden.'
… 2020 News Degrwoth Economics Thought Leaders Money Debt Finance … goes unnoticed in the ecological debate is money itself, conceived of by mainstream … this debt come from? The vast majority of the money supply exists in the form of electronic …
The private banking system that dominates North America and Europe works very well indeed, writes Ellen Brown - for the bankers. As for us, it's a disaster, as the banks use their monopoly over the creation of money itself, at interest, as a tool to extract ever more value from us and the entire economy. But there is another way!
… Money revolution: making banks public and … banks use their monopoly over the creation of money itself, at interest, as a tool to … reclaiming the government's power to create money, curing rampant deflation with US Notes …
Local currencies ensure that money spent at local shops gets reinvested in the community and fosters community spirit and involvement. Learn all you need to know to get one started in your area...
… Pound Time Banking Lets BerkShares 05local-money-images-0311.jpg The Schumacher-inspired … in circulation and 12 local banks issuing the money Local currencies ensure that money spent at local shops gets reinvested in …
The UK government has showered £500 million of its aid budget on 'partnerships' with global corporations that are meant to help the poor, writes Kevin Smith. Surprise - an independent assessment has found that the only ones to benefit were the companies themselves. This ideologically-driven farce must stop now!
… Giving aid money to big business doesn't solve poverty. … hundreds of millions of pounds of taxpayers' money later, we have the first formal and … Who knew? Poor effectiveness, poor value for money The Independent Commission for Aid …
If money's tight, but you still want to 'do something' why not join DoNation's growing army of action volunteers to help create a low-carbon society
… TAKE ACTION: Pledge action, not money, with DoNation Ben Hudson | 8th November … Change Energy Carbon 1donation1.jpg If money's tight, but you still want to 'do … - the bottom line is that they want your money. While you probably recognise that these …
The world's poorest and most vulnerable countries are doing their bit to promote the expansion of renewable energy. The least we can do in the developed world is to ensure the money in our bank account helps rather than hinders their efforts, writes JOE WARE
… Why the banks need to stop investing OUR money in fossil fuels Joe Ware | 7th December … do in the developed world is to ensure the money in our bank account helps rather than … protest against the fossil fuel industry, the money we hold in our current accounts is …
George Osborne pledged £1billion to a green bank that could help Britain reduce carbon emissions. But with low carbon technologies unproven, banks, institutions and energy companies are wary, meaning the venture may not attract the capital to make it viable
… Change Act of 2008. That £450bn includes money to make our homes and industry more … wind, tidal and hydro power. It also includes money for new coal, gas and nuclear power … from taxpayers' pockets. Ordinarily, the money would be spent by energy companies, …
Community leaders from Colombia, the Philippines and Uganda have been in London challenging attendees of the Mines and Money Conference. HANNIBAL RHOADES, TATIANA GARAVITO and SEBASTIAN ORDONEZ report.
… human rights defenders challenge 'Mines and Money' Conference Hannibal Rhoades | 12th … London challenging attendees of the Mines and Money Conference. HANNIBAL RHOADES, TATIANA … mining industry and oppose the Mines and Money Conference . The annual Mines and Money …
Using local currencies to stimulate local economies and revalue local labour over imported products and resources sounds like a great idea - but recent experiences have proved disappointing. Are there other ways to 'close the money loop'?
… Closing the money loop to build resilient local economies … Are there other ways to 'close the money loop'? Since the global recession began … banking system and the ease with which new money is lent into existence by the banking …