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.
Economics
Bill Mitchell: The ‘truth sandwich’ and the impacts of neoliberalism
In this blog Bill Mitchell addresses two topics: argumentation and socialmobility/inequality. As always eith Mitchell, a worthwhile read. Read here
Food Production
George Monbiot: Goodbye – and good riddance – to livestock farming
From The Guardian Livestock production is the single largest driver of habitat loss. Grazing livestock are a fully automated system for ecological destruction. Animal farming looks as incompatible with a sustained future for humans and […]
Climate Crisis
Reuters: European Investment Bank postpones decision on fossil fuel lending
Why does the EU have to support Germany’s natural gas industry? Once again the “Environment Chancellor”, Angela Merkel, has only one goal: increasing profits for corporations. Read here
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