Economist Herman E Daly argues that our future depends on a new economic model, one that needs to be defined by the dynamic balance – the steady state – of the natural world upon which it depends.
… As an example, a population of 1,000 cars that last 10 years will require new production of 100 cars per year. If more durable cars are made to last 20 years then we need …
Buy Nothing Day is an annual event to protest our consumerist culture. Consumers are encouraged across the world to stay out of malls and put their wallets back in their pockets for just one day. Started back in 1992 in Vancouver, Canada by Ted Dave, it was popularized by the Adbusters media foundation and it has spread to become an international day of action.
… improves our standard of living is not new cars and consumer junk - it’s family and …
It’s the battle of the century. In one corner, the Economy – big, bloated, greedy and growing. In the other, the planet Earth – fragile, finite and fighting back.
… of mass transit so they will have to use cars. In the 1920s, Herbert Hoover, as US … a problem – transportation – but as more cars are sold traffic gets worse and …
The current economic downturn is hard, but it’s also filled with opportunities to remake the world in a more sustainable way, says Stephen Hale
Don't believe the hype Stephen Hale | 1st October 2008 News Economics Recession Myths Media Finance Economics Politics And Economics Dont_Hype_MAIN.jpg The current economic downturn is hard, but it’s …
Don’t be afraid of the recession, says Andrew Simms , it may just be the lucky break we need to get our heads around a more sane economy and a better quality of life
Less is more - the move to a saner happier economy Andrew Simms | 1st April 2008 Comment Consumption Growth Recession Wellbeing Happiness Alternative Economics Economics Rationing Mental Health …