The European Commission has confirmed that it will drop its 'circular economy' package, writes James Crisp, in the face of protest by MEPs and environment ministers. The EC's insistence that a future version would be 'improved' - but in in unspecified ways - only raised suspicions of a deregulatory coup by Europe's dirtiest businesses.
… Europe's 'circular economy' waste laws binned despite MEPs' fury … has confirmed that it will drop its 'circular economy' package, writes James Crisp, in the … Commission's decision to ditch the Circular Economy package of waste, recycling and …
The idea that our profit-oriented, growth-driven economic system can deliver a sustainable society is a beguiling one, write Lili Fuhr, Thomas Fatheuer & Barbara Unmüßig. But it is doomed to failure. The changes we need are in the first place political, and will be driven by a new democratic will to put people and planet before money.
… Unmüßig | 19th July 2016 Comment Green Economy Economics Politics Technology … In recent years, the push to build a 'green economy' that can deliver the world from … The mainstream perception is that the green economy will enable us to break free from our …
Tired of politicians' platitudes, defensive pledges and blinkered vision? As the General Election approaches, we desperately need to expand our discussion of 'the economy' beyond its usual narrow confines, writes David Powell. And if they won't get the ball rolling, he will ...
… Ten election ideas to bring on the 'green economy' David Powell Friends of the Earth | 4th May 2015 Comment Politics Green Economy UK Climate Change Building Trade … need to expand our discussion of 'the economy' beyond its usual narrow confines, …
From banks that are too big to fail, to food banks for the too small to matter, the global econom systematically pumps money from the social economy and the poor up into the hands of a tiny minority of wealthy beneficiaries, writes Colin Tudge. Farmers, trapped between mountains of debt and low food prices, are among the main victims. It's time for a big rethink, starting from first principles.
… systematically pumps money from the social economy and the poor up into the hands of a … Yet this is a central fact of the world economy. No wonder the world is in a mess. But … to miss the point. It implies that the economy as a whole would be OK if it weren't …
Current oil price volatility is a symptom of the end of cheap oil, writes Nafeez Ahmed, and it's destablising the entire global economy. The answer is a major shift to renewables - but the the International Energy Agency, which should be leading the transition, is in the grip of nuclear and fossil fuel interests. Instead the leadership must come from us, the people!
… and it's destablising the entire global economy. The answer is a major shift to … high levels of production. With the global economy still limping along in the context of … alone maintain reasonable levels of profit. Economy held hostage The global economy, whose …
High speed railways connecting Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Huddersfield and Sheffield could transform the economy of the north of England, writes Ian Wray - creating a new mega-city that could challenge London's over-dominance.
… and Sheffield could transform the economy of the north of England, writes Ian … challenge London's over-dominance. The UK's economy is highly unbalanced. We have the … - second only to Monaco . Rebalancing the economy is crucial to our future, and it can …
Modern economies depend on growth, writes Giorgos Kallis: the moment it stops, we all get poorer, government tax revenues decline and unemployment rises. So is it possible to have prosperity without growth? Yes it is - and here's how ...
… Degrowth | 28th February 2015 Comment Green Economy Economics Politics EU … a functional welfare state without the economy getting bigger every single year; and … an alternative cooperative model for the economy inspired by the ideas of degrowth? Or …
There is huge untapped potential in the green economy to create millions of decent jobs, writes Jean Lambert - but only if lessons are learned from the Government's flawed, now scrapped, Green Deal. Lesson one: we desperately need a well-funded, ambitious replacement.
… Lambert MEP | 11th August 2015 Comment Green Economy Politics EU UK Energy Efficiency … There is huge untapped potential in the green economy to create millions of decent jobs, … and unbreakable link to jobs, skills, and the economy: we have to ensure the reality matches …
The UK government has timed its attacks on renewable energy to perfection, writes Alasdair Cameron. Public 'consultations' on proposals to cut away support for wind and solar are running over the holidays - and many of those affected don't even know about it. It's time for us all to stand up for the green economy and make our voices heard!
… Fighting back for the green economy Alasdair Cameron Friends of the Earth … time for us all to stand up for the green economy and make our voices heard! Well well … nonsense , but the point is that the Green Economy is under attack. And it's being done …
After six decades of oil exploitation, Nigeria's failure to provide for its citizens and develop its economy has exposed a hollowed-out state that benefits only the politicians and plutocrats, writes Joshua Goldfond. This is the environment in which Boko Haram has flourished, and as Nigeria proves incapable of effective action or reform, there's no end in sight to the nation's misery.
… to provide for its citizens and develop its economy has exposed a hollowed-out state that … schizophrenia has created Africa's largest economy, while also engendering the savage … - like Nigerian oil - and the nation's entire economy shifts to accommodate this exploding …
The Environment Agency, the UK's lead eco-regulator, faces huge cuts that may leave it unable to fulfill its legal mandate. The Government is making a false economy, argues Veerle Heyvaert, and betraying its green promises.
… Environment Agency staff cuts risk economy and reputation Veerle Heyvaert | 26th … mandate. The Government is making a false economy, argues Veerle Heyvaert, and betraying … regulation can also negatively affect the economy. Polluted areas contribute less to the …
An anti-environment plot by Junckers' Commission would abandon agreed 'green' laws for clean air, waste reduction and recycling. But the leak of key documents to EurActiv has stimulated fierce opposition by Green MEPs and environment groups, while eleven EU countries have called on Junckers to hold to the green laws and speed up their implementation.
… plans to scrap its flagship Circular Economy package and anti-air pollution rules … meeting the previous day. The Circular Economy package is designed to increase … BusinessEurope wanted the Circular Economy package to be withdrawn and re-tabled …
Gard Binney examines the need for an alternative to the dominant development paradigm of globalisation.
… Binney | 11th June 2000 News Globalisation Economy Consumerism Developing Nation Growing The Economy Clinton Ghandi Third World Sweatshops … Clinton’s favourite phrases is ‘growing the economy’. You can grow tobacco, and you may be …
Right wing media and politicians have chosen the Somerset Levels as their battle field for fighting the 'green' agenda. There is just one problem - the facts. On the Levels themselves, there is a remarkable consensus about the way forward - and the future is Green.
… 2014 Comment Water Birds Farming Green Economy Politics Media somerset-floods.png … of their homes - claims of a fragile rural economy put at risk - and the ever louder cry … a robust, sustainable base to the local economy." A flourishing green economy They are …
This labelling scheme, introduced in October 2001 and found on all new cars, indicates how much carbon dioxide a car emits. It also gives estimated fuel costs for 12,000 miles and the vehicle excise duty for 12 months, so car buyers can see how much these will cost before they buy.
… Behind the eco labels: UK Fuel Economy Label Pat Thomas | 1st April 2007 Ethical Living Eco Labels Uk Fuel Economy Label Green Living Energy … Label the similarity ends there. The Fuel Economy Label, for instance, does not indicate …
Both Trump and Brexit can be explained by the failure of mainstream political elites to address the pain inflicted on ordinary citizens in the neoliberal era, write Helena Norberg-Hodge & Rupert Read. In the US and the UK, working class voters rightly rejected the corporate globalisation that has created so much poverty and insecurity. But the real solutions lie not in hatred, but relocalisation.
… on the reckless profiteers driving the global economy, they allowed their opponents to offer … the region was first opened to the global economy, tensions between Buddhists and … included the undermining of Ladakh's local economy through the import of 'cheap' but …
At a time when the Labour Party is discovering its egalitarian roots, inequality is as much of an issue in the countryside as in the city, states this 'Rural Manifesto' from the Land Workers Alliance and The Land. The neglect and exclusion of Britain's rural poor and landless farmers must end.
… that they spread money around the local economy, and this is indeed the case insofar … natural world and stake a claim in the rural economy. The systematic strangulation of the rural economy The root cause of the gap between …
Why, asks Molly Scott Cato, did it take a volcanic eruption to demonstrate to us the hugely fragile links that hold our modern lives and economy together?
… fragile links that hold our modern lives and economy together? I have lost quite a few … of global pedagogue, first with the casino economy and now with the global supermarket. … COMMENT What would banks do in a green economy? Banks - love 'em or hate 'em, they're …
The basic premise of this week's budget is that 'growth is good' and must be sought at all costs. But as Rupert Read writes, this is transparent nonsense. Growthism is an outdated ideology that must be thrown out - and replaced with 'ecologism'.
… Rupert Read | 21st March 2014 Comment Green Economy Politics UK giant-hogweed.png The … mentality, which says that the strength of an economy is measured solely by Gross Domestic Product (GDP) - the size of an economy." Laura Sandys MP expanded: "We are …
A new carbon 'tax and dividend' climate strategy would strengthen our economy, reduce regulation, help working class Americans, shrink government, promote national security, and reduce emissions, write eight senior US conservative politicians, financiers and academics. Now Republican control of all branches of the US government makes it an opportunity not to miss!
… climate strategy would strengthen our economy, reduce regulation, help working class … argues, such a plan could strengthen our economy, benefit working-class Americans, … the first point where fossil fuels enter the economy, meaning the mine, well or port. …
Amid Spain's general depression, Marinaleda - an Andalucian town sometimes dubbed the 'communist utopia' - is bucking the moribund trend with a heady mixture of direct action, community-level democracy, cooperation and mutual aid.
… Wilton | 26th July 2014 Ethical Living Green Economy Economics Politics Spain Farming … as a beacon of hope. As the Spanish economy continues its post-2008 nosedive, … net to fall back on. But more than its cash economy, Marinaleda has a currency rarely …
What could be more cheerful than this ubiquitous breakfast fruit? But if you’re not buying them Fairtrade and organic, argues Ed Hamer, then you’re buying into a modern agricultural scandal
… of our rapidly globalising agricultural economy. As the pursuit of competitive … of the supply chain will ultimately pay for ‘economy’ foods, through their health and the … to modernise their attitudes towards ‘economy’ producers. As a result, the UK’s …
In an open letter to the UK's political party leaders, Scientists for Global Responsibility urge those politicians to take the global threat of climate change seriously and to exploit science and technology to create jobs, tackle fuel poverty, and reduce local air pollution
… to party leaders on climate change and the UK economy Dr Stuart Parkinson Dr Philip Webber … very likely to have a negative impact on the economy there. We would be interested to hear …
The 'Global Redesign Initiative', a project of the World Economic Forum, aims to replace UN-based intergovernmental decision-making with unaccountable 'multi-stakeholder governance' run by and for corporations, writes Margi Prideaux. What future for nature and people in this brave new world? Generate profits for investors, or face extinction or exclusion to the margins of existence.
… controlled by corporate elites. In a shadow economy that flows alongside the economy we see, commercial tax dodgers and … have much impact. How so? In 2008, the world economy stood at the edge of an abyss, …