In recent years, a group of economists, ecologists, and anthropologists has gained attention for trying to overturn a core tenet of economic policy — that growth is good for everyone. Known as the “degrowth” movement, these scholars suggest a reframing of humanity’s goals along ecological lines to address the climate crisis, along with a reconsideration of using gross domestic product as a metric for progress. The upheaval of the coronavirus crisis has added fuel to the debate.
Geopolitics
Middle East Eye: Why the ceasefire proposal Biden announced for Gaza has stalled
Hamas, Israel and Arab states all appear suspicious of White House’s assertion that ceasefire plan originated from Netanyahu’s government. Read HERE Gaza ceasefire 2012 Photo: Samar Abu Elouf/Creative Commons
Climate Crisis
Rubén Martínez – How Housing Speculation Created Environmental Crisis in Spain
‘The floods that hit Spain last year were more than just a natural disaster. They were exacerbated by housing developers who built homes in the most flood-prone areas.’ In Jacobin. Read the article HERE.
Economics
Unearthed: Top hedge funds made $1.9bn on grains ahead of the Ukraine war food price spike
Financial players made bumper profits on food commodities trades, analysis finds, but experts fear this contributed to spiralling food prices Read HERE
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