The exploitation of labour, and the ravaging of nature, is an essential element in shaping the rich world’s economies.
… Simon Pirani | 22nd September 2021 | Comment Economics Degrowth The Imperial Mode Of … – vague. I agree that the approaches to economics and ecology developed by “degrowth” …
Now is the time to fundamentally transform how our societies produce and distribute energy.
… | Comment Climate Breakdown Energy Capitalism Economics Energy 2.63394472.jpg Now is the … has been given a new meaning inflected by economics. Energy is understood to be a …
Review of 'The Price is Wrong: why capitalism won’t save the planet' by Brett Christophers.
… planet' Simon Pirani | 3rd May 2024 | Comment Economics Renewable Energy Neoliberalism … sources, just as stick-figure mainstream economics more widely assumes all manner of … Christophers forensically dissects the economics, showing that 'market forces' have …
We watch as people panic-buy loo roll. But behind the scenes traders are panic buying gold bars as world markets crash - and there are none left.
Coronavirus is crashing global markets Simon Pirani | 24th March 2020 | News Coronavirus Global Markets Capitalism 5400-3600-2.51881050.jpg.gallery.jpg We watch as people panic-buy loo roll. But …
China’s national and provincial post-Covid recovery packages will put three times as much cash into fossil fuel projects as into renewable energy.
China coal stokes climate fire Simon Pirani | 22nd January 2021 | Comment Climate Breakdown Coal Fossil Fuels China Editor’s Picks Coal in China China’s national and provincial post-Covid recovery …
Germany’s decision to halt the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline may cause long-term damage to Russia – but Putin doesn’t care.
The war, the Kremlin, its gas and the pipeline Simon Pirani | 1st March 2022 | Comment Russia Ukraine Gas Nord Stream 2 War Energy Editor’s Picks 2.65001168.jpg Germany’s decision to halt the Nord …
Moving away from fossil fuels will require transforming our technological, social, and economic systems, rather than focussing on individual consumption.
Climate action will change technological systems Simon Pirani | 18th September 2018 Comment Science & Systems Fossil Fuels History Capitalism Climate Change 6827808364_bab92625a9_o.jpg Moving away …
The false narrative that population growth is a key driver of ecological crisis accuses and puts the onus on people in the global south.
The populationists’ ghastly future Simon Pirani | 28th May 2021 | Comment Population Decolonisation Climate Breakdown Capitalism Editor’s Picks Protest against Chile mine The false narrative that …
The renowned primatologist and conservationist on the need for scientific empathy, the impact of economic development, and why children give her hope for the future
… is heading up the groundbreaking TEEB (The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity) … An explosive mix of animals, people and economics means that land in Africa is …
Why not consider ploughing your green into green? Matilda Lee and Laura Sevier explore a radical response to the credit crunch
… Culture Change Money Cash Bank Radical Economics Politics And Economics pig.jpg Whether money, people or … Members simply exchange their time. The New Economics Foundation (NEF), an independent …
More people are turning to eco communities as a viable alternative to urban life. Laura Sevier reports
Ecovillages: A model life? Laura Sevier Mike Henderson Nritijuna Naidu | 3rd June 2008 News Urban Eco Villages Modern Life Sustainable Living Green Lifestyle Urban Living Community Green Living …
Protest at political inaction on climate breakdown has reinforced opposition to the Silvertown tunnel project in east London.
Axing the Silvertown tunnel Simon Pirani | 15th July 2019 News Silvertown Tunnel Transport Change Makers screenshot_2019-07-14_at_23.17.28.png Protest at political inaction on climate breakdown has …
Scientists and researchers admit despair at the failure of politicians to deliver meaningful climate emission reductions.
The hard truth about carbon emissions Simon Pirani | 24th October 2022 | Comment Climate Breakdown whatsapp-image-2022-10-21-at-12.48.53-pm-940x627-1.jpg Scientists and researchers admit despair at …
Canadian scientist Dr Pierre Mineau talks about the ongoing struggle to protect birds from pesticides that 'don't belong in this millennium'
… pesticides being used more widely? PM: It's economics. First of all, pesticides broadly … When the studies start to mount then the economics are turned around. But let's just …
A response to After Geoengineering by Holly Jean Buck.
Getting geoengineering back-to-front Simon Pirani | 12th November 2019 | News Geo-engineering Thought Leaders pexels-photo-176528.jpg A response to After Geoengineering by Holly Jean Buck. We need to …