Is economic growth a measure of “real prosperity”? Tim Jackson says “No” and explains why
The relentless pursuit of GDP growth is a given in rich countries, a panacea for all drags on the economy. No 2015 Posted by fw, July 25, 2017 “Anyone who … Continue reading
Tim Jackson: In a finite world, what can Prosperity (without growth) possibly mean?
More to the point — How can a bold conception of prosperity be attained? No 2013 Posted by fw, July 22, 2017 “The vision of social progress that drives us … Continue reading
“Prosperity Without Growth?” – Tim Jackson on how a report started a conversation whose time had come
Why Number 10 Downing Street ironically “went ballistic” when the report landed on the PM’s desk. No 2010 Posted by fw, July 18, 2017 “‘Number 10 has gone ballistic,’ barked … Continue reading
Prof Bill Rees is back, advocating planned de-growth toward a quasi steady state economy
“Perversely, the world community prescribes still greater material growth as the only feasible solution!” No 2009 Posted by fw, July 17, 2017 “Humans have a virtually unlimited capacity for self-delusion, … Continue reading
“We have to design our economies to live within ecological limits and resource constraints” – Tim Jackson
“Start with the idea of what prosperity is and then ask questions about what kind of economy you need to get there.” No 2007 Posted by fw, July 15, 2017 … Continue reading
David Suzuki faults politicians and political system for failures of environmental movement
Holds out hope Blue Dot Movement will put “right to healthy environment” in charter of rights and freedoms No 2004 Posted by fw, July 10, 2017 “Politics, of course, is … Continue reading
Endless economic growth endangers our future
Celebrated ecological economist Tim Jackson talks about the need to envision a post-growth economy. No 1999 Posted by fw, July 5, 2017 “When the UK Sustainable Development Commission, on which I served, … Continue reading
Carlin strikes again: “America is one big lie and you are a fool for believing in it.” VIDEO
“Bullshit is the glue that binds us as a nation.” No 1995 Posted by fw, June 29, 2017 CAUTION: This video may offend some people. George Carlin is famously known for … Continue reading
“HUMAN” – a riveting film on what it means to be human, impelling us to reflect on our lives
HUMAN premiered at the United Nations, now has over 4 million You Tube views. No 1987 Posted by fw, June 19, 2017 “French photojournalist and environmentalist Yann Arthus-Bertrand is obsessed with the large … Continue reading
Twelve scandalous observations from an American soothsayer – an endangered species in the U.S.
Paul Street takes aim at Russo-phobia, American democracy, Senate hearings, the news as Mass Distraction, Bernie Sanders, and more. No 1983 Posted by fw, June 14, 2017 “Summer’s here and the … Continue reading
Our chances of avoiding climate crisis are slim to none, says leading climate scientist
Kevin Anderson explains why wealthy countries must be carbon free by 2035 or many people will die. No 1980 Posted by fw, June 11, 2017 “What we see is the carbon … Continue reading
“We are becoming the land of the rich and the home of the bribe.”
“It’s time for the next revolution. A revolution that must be led by young people because they have the most at stake.” No 1967 Posted by fw, May 28, 2017 “We … Continue reading
Jim Hansen’s 4 proposed solutions to the fossil fuels CO2 emissions problem. Are they attainable?
Absent a rapid transition to safe, affordable clean energy, we can’t solve the world’s problems. No 1966 Posted by fw, May 28, 2017 “We should put a rising price on carbon…. … Continue reading
Fossil fuels good, CO2 emissions bad, Exxon sold out, Politicians followed, Renewables too small
Hansen shares more of “the frigging mess” the young are inheriting from boomers behaving badly. No 1965 Posted by fw, May 26, 2017 “In the United States the energy use has … Continue reading
Climate scientist Jim Hansen highlights selected global impacts of climate change
Yet to come is the danger of locking in sea level rise of 6 to 9 meters within decades, not centuries. No 1964 Posted by fw, May 25, 2017 “In the … Continue reading
“We old people are leaving you a frigging mess”, with a climate almost out of control – Jim Hansen
“Young people need to not only understand the problem, they need to understand realistic solutions.” No 1962 Posted by fw, May 22, 2017 “I’m glad to see our young people in … Continue reading
Dimitri Lascaris raises “serious questions” about Andrew Weaver’s political orientation
Lascaris’ misgivings began with Mr. Weaver’s criticism of the federal Green’s BDS resolution. No 1956 Posted by fw, May 13, 2017 “Weaver’s conduct during the BDS debate raises a serious question … Continue reading
Q: Why do Western politicians support racism in Israel by suppressing free speech in their own countries?
A: They sell their support to high bidders, and no one bids higher than Zionists — says US history prof. No 1951 Posted by fw, May 4, 2017 “It should be … Continue reading
“The idiots take over in the final days of crumbling civilizations.” – Chris Hedges
“Trump is the king of the idiots. We are his victims.” No 1950 Posted by fw, May 3, 2017 Instead of my usual opening passage, excerpted from a selected article, today … Continue reading
