Economics claims to be a science - yet it fails to engage with the world's only real economic actors - people, not theorems. It's time to rethink economics, write David Boyle and Andrew Simms, and ask the revolutionary question: 'What if ... ?'
… What if ... economics became a science? David Boyle Andrew Simms | 3rd February 2014 Comment Economics Green Economy yam-market-africa.png Economics claims to be a science - yet it …
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
… Recession Wellbeing Happiness Alternative EconomicsEconomics Rationing Mental Health Environment … Consumerism Globalisation Politics And Economics Society Archive_208.jpg Don’t be …
The UK budget must be about pouring enough water on climate fires and irrigating resources to those in need - not about plucking geese and ‘maxed-out’ credit cards.
… March 2021 | Comment Ecological Interest Rate Economics Climate Breakdown Budget Editor’s … moments of near compulsory interest in economics. Because nobody really understands … Now we need to change the way we talk about economics and how its purpose is understood. …
Where trade is concerned, one size does not fit all. Andrew Simms argues the case for economic self-sufficiency through localisation
… Free Trade WTO World Trade Organisation Economics EF Schumacher Small Business Free Trade Politics And Economics Society Ecologist_archive_MAIN_9.jpg … our system has unquestioningly encouraged the economics of large and remote organisations. …
Uncontrolled growth of financial debt is currently laying waste to large parts of the global economy. An explosion of ecological debt looks set to do the same, but worse, to a biosphere friendly to human civilisation.
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The success of a society should not be measured just in terms of material wealth, according to climate advisor Lord Deben.
Deben's redefinition of economic growth Catherine Early | 13th May 2020 News Growth Economy Covid-19 Climate Biodiversity GDP bluetit-4999386_1920_1.jpg The success of a society should not be …
The Labour party’s manifesto prioritises climate change, air quality and biodiversity decline, arguing that strong environmental policy is a social justice issue. CATHERINE EARLY reports
Labour commits to 2050 'net zero' target Catherine Early | 25th September 2018 News Labour Climate Change Fracking Farming Fishing Politics sustainable_fishing.jpg The Labour party’s manifesto …
Decarbonising the energy system could support short-term recovery while creating resilient and inclusive economies and societies.
Renewable energy recovery from Covid-19 Catherine Early | 24th April 2020 News Covid-19 Pandemic Coronavirus Renewable Energy Climate Emergency solar-rainbow-cut.jpg Decarbonising the energy system …
Environmental campaigners Greenpeace criticise financial sector for continuing to finance fossil fuels, despite dire warnings about the state of the climate.
Davos bankers 'nothing short of hypocrites' Catherine Early | 22nd January 2020 News Climate Emergency Greenpeace Finance Davos Thought Leaders Editor’s Picks 800px-davos_congress_centre.jpg …
Confused when shopping? Wondering if, when you go into the nation’s favourite supermarket, you’re getting the maximum green bang for your buck? Andrew Simms’ latest book, Tescopoly, is a forensic investigation of all things Tesco – including the chain’s green and ethical credentials. Forget the hype, he says, Tesco’s most recent charm offensive, the Good Neighbour policy, launched in May 2006, isn’t good enough. Could Britain’s largest retailer do it better? Take a look at Tesco’s Plan A – then read Plan B
… Green Living Food And Farming Politics And Economics Society Tescopoloy_MAIN.jpg Confused … Andrew Simms is policy director of the New Economics Foundation This article first …
Travel and tourism adds five per cent to global greenhouse emissions and could put the UK’s net zero target at risk, committee says.
MPs investigate travel and tourism impacts Catherine Early | 18th July 2019 News Parliament Westminster Travel And Tourism Change Makers cruise_ship_pollution.jpg Travel and tourism adds five per …
Meeting global targets to end hunger by 2030 could be challenging given a recent increase in food insecurity exacerbated by conflict and environmental degradation. CATHERINE EARLY reports.
World hunger on the rise for the first time in years Catherine Early | 10th October 2017 News Food Hunger Climate Change Un Earley Security Economic Growth 405443.jpg Meeting global targets to end …
Climate campaigners should be given a medal for their outstanding bravery and public service, not prison sentences....
… over-hyped, and in Europe especially so. In economics, as in life, getting the right … service. Andrew Simms is a fellow of the New Economics Foundation, and the author of …
Enhancing 4G and 5G connectivity could lead to substantial economic, social and environmental benefits in Scotland, according to new analysis.
The environmental benefits of 5G Catherine Early | 28th August 2019 News 5G Scotland Rural Carbon Reduction Smart Cities Science & Systems scotland_5g.jpg Enhancing 4G and 5G connectivity could lead …
Controls on adverts for oil companies, SUV makers and airlines are already starting to happen - but what else should we stop advertising to raise our survival chances?
… Change Tobacco Advertising SUVs Airlines Economics Editor’s Picks boohoo.jpg Controls … Alliance , an author on new and green economics, and co-author of the original Green …
Documentary makers collaborate with renowned Colombian band Bomba Estereo and actor Joaquin Phoenix to record indigenous environmental projects.
Music makers journey to Colombia rainforest Catherine Early | 17th November 2020 | News Editor’s Picks Biodiversity Indigenous Nature REDD+ Music Documentary Colombia Recording of flautist in …
Reforms should be made to the Bank of England’s mandate to make climate stability a core purpose, according to a new report. CATHERINE EARLY reports
Time to bail out the climate, say campaigners Catherine Early | 16th May 2018 News Banking Finance Climate Change Risk Recession bank_of_england.jpg Reforms should be made to the Bank of England’s …
New study calls to end hundreds of high-carbon deals in sports sponsorship.
… 2021 | News Climate Breakdown Politics And Economics Melissa Wilson New study calls to … , author of several books on new and green economics and co-author of the original Green …