Fresh thinking in economics
Economists have long sought to maximise economic growth, believing this to be their best contribution to improving human welfare. That approach is not sustainable in the face of ongoing issues …
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Virtually every coal power plant in Texas is leaking pollution into nearby groundwater, imperiling the environment and the health of neighboring communities, according to new data analysis released this week. …
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Two weeks ago Apple slashed its sales forecast, citing falling demand in China alongside other reasons. But there is a more positive explanation too: people are using their Apple products, …
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For decades, we’ve been getting wealth all wrong – and now our societies and our planet are paying the price. This January, the Green Economy Coalition is heading to the …
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Friends of the Earth is taking legal action against the government in a bid to overturn the decision to build a third runway at Heathrow. Tuesday (15th January) sees the …
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The New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants states that “migration should be a choice, not a necessity”. However, there are countless groups of forced and involuntary migrants, including refugees, …
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This brilliantly original book dismantles the underlying assumptions that drive the decisions made by companies and governments throughout the world, to show that our shared narrative of the global economy …
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Sikkim, India’s first organic state, lies in the north-east region of the country. Almost half the state is under forest cover, supporting many rare and indigenous species of flora and …
Read More Dose up on some feel-good environmental news. Friends of the Earth present 10 ways you’ve helped them nail it in 2018. Click here to read full story
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The structure of our financial sector is fundamentally misaligned with the challenges and risks posed by climate change, and the Bank of England knows it. In an unprecedented move by …
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