The relentless pursuit of GDP growth is being challenged from environmental and well-being standpoints. But where did the idea come from?
… The relentless pursuit of GDP growth is being challenged from … as never before. In rich countries, rates of GDP growth have declined, decade after decade … point — roughly speaking when per capita GDP exceeds $15,000. At higher levels, the …
The great acceleration - in GDP, population, cities, travel, deforestation, pollution - is on some metrics stuttering. What does this mean for a just transition?
… The great acceleration - in GDP, population, cities, travel, … datasets: the growth of foreign investment, GDP, greenhouse gas emissions, population, … from 1950-2000, and most indices, including GDP growth, transport, and primary energy use, …
The extreme heat of the upcoming El Niño years should compel us to subordinate profit motives to urgent climate goals. This article first appeared at Truthout.
… from trivial. The 2003 El Niño lowered the GDP of some countries, including Indonesia and … process whereby global heating undermines GDP growth and drives inflation up . Several … World Bank data. Climate change is a brake on GDP growth, but by no means the only one. …
Degrowth and its opponents recognize the necessity of mass movements and system change to address the climate emergency.
… already outdated. In the present era of low GDP growth, there is no meaningful choice … Workers, after all, are not wedded to endless GDP growth. Rather, their needs are human: … to 38,720 — and then, if your model requires GDP growth, hike it further. Even if you …
The 'Absolute Zero' report demonstrates how the UK can deliver on its climate change commitments. In doing so, it debunks technological utopianism - but what of economy and class?
… from our purchasing which have grown with our GDP but which occur in other countries from … climate change as being a fraction of GDP, as if not mitigating it would allow GDP to grow more. But if you think about it, …