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
Eldar Mamedov: US push to expand anti-Houthi coalition miffs allies
The Pentagon said Spain is member of Operation Prosperity Guardian. It is not. U.S. efforts to cobble together an international coalition to protect the freedom of navigation in the Red Sea against attacks by the […]
Aviation
Energy Monitor: Should the UK restrict flying?
The UK’s aviation sector has failed to get a grip on its soaring emissions. With the government’s Jet Zero strategy around the corner, demand reduction policies may now be necessary. Read here
Climate Crisis
Treehugger: This professor just got arrested for making climate change graffiti
Governments aren’t paying attention to scientific research, but maybe crime will get people’s attention. Read here
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