The massive concentration of economic resources in the hands of a few people presents a significant threat to democracy and wellbeing. Mark Goldring, Chief Executive of Oxfam GB, calls for a more progressive agenda for the redistribution of wealth.
… capitalism (see review page 58). That an economics tome of graphs and data can top …
The Trouble with Billionaires: How the Super-Rich Hijacked the World (and How We Can Take It Back) exposes the damage done by extreme wealth to our democracy, our economy and our social stability.
… | 10th January 2014 Other Wealth Democracy Economics Inequality economicdemo.jpg The …
Vandana Shiva reminds us that the very future of food security in India (and indeed worldwide) lies in protecting and promoting the country's small farmers.
Small is the New Big Vandana Shiva | 28th February 2014 Other Farming Agricutlure Food Food Security Trade Development smallisthe.jpg Vandana Shiva reminds us that the very future of food security in …
Our current approach to climate change is strengthening the ideological substructure that is devouring our planet. Charles Eisenstein urges us to tackle the problem at a fundamental level and to focus on the health of humans and natural systems.
Climate change: the bigger picture Charles Eisenstein | 8th May 2014 Other Climate Change climatechange.jpg Our current approach to climate change is strengthening the ideological substructure that …
To be without leisure and do everything for the sake of something else, is to be only half alive, writes Edward Skidelsky.
Genuine Leisure Edward Skidelsky | 17th March 2014 Other Leisure Society Philosophy genuineleisure.jpg To be without leisure and do everything for the sake of something else, is to be only half …
The World We Made by Jonathon Porritt takes us on an optimistic journey to 2050 via some unexpected routes
Saved by Technology? Tony Juniper | 3rd January 2014 Other Sustainability Technology Renewable Energy Future 2050 savedtechnology.jpg The World We Made by Jonathon Porritt takes us on an optimistic …
The advance of solar power around the world is bringing instant, dramatic improvements to people's lives, so why aren’t more governments overhauling their dysfunctional energy policies?
A Solar Revolution Jonathon Porritt | 5th September 2014 Other Solar Power Renewables Energy Policy solarpanels.jpg The advance of solar power around the world is bringing instant, dramatic …
Environmental campaigner and former politician Donnachadh McCarthy on the power of political lobbyists and the damage they do to democracy.
The Real Power in Politics Donnachadh McCarthy | 7th March 2014 Other Politics Democracy Lobbying Tax Havens Legislation realpower.jpg Environmental campaigner and former politician Donnachadh …