Bill Rees’ Degrowth Vision – Planned descent toward socially just sustainability for all: Part 1
Earth, we have a problem: Human consumption is overwhelming the replacement and reproductive capacities of nature No 1550 Posted by fw, December 28, 2015 “So, we have a situation in … Continue reading
Be wary of pro-economic, pro-climate, “green job” fantasy
Vague definitions of “green jobs” often give energy-intensive, carbon-heavy industries a “green” stamp of approval No 1333 Posted by fw, May 13, 2015 “The concept of “green jobs” has become … Continue reading
What economists don’t know about physical limits to growth could kill us
“Only by taking the crash scenario seriously can we take concrete actions to avoid it”, says physicist Tom Murphy in his article, referenced below, Discovering Limits to Growth No 1332 … Continue reading
New book examines how policy makers’ worship of growth sabotaged 1972 scientific findings on limits to growth
The idea that growth is essential continues to hold sway, despite the mounting evidence of its climate change costs No 1298 Posted by fw, April 2, 2015 “This informative book … Continue reading
Is it true that no one wants to halt economic growth in order to reduce carbon emissions?
If it is true, who specifically wants economic growth to continue and why? No 1294 Posted by fw, March 30, 2015 “Six years of pedal-to-the-metal monetary policy and government deficit … Continue reading
Be wary of financial analysts peddling reduced climate risk compatible with economic growth
Market-based economic solutions are not helpful in dealing with violent climate change No 1206 Posted by fw, December 9, 2014 “As it stands, it is difficult not to conclude that … Continue reading
Critics rip flawed plan promising win-win low-carbon growth economy with reduced climate risk — Pt 3: Rebuttal
In a devastating critical analysis, economics prof exposes gaping holes in biased New Climate Economy Report No 1164 Posted by fw, October 10, 2014 “So what is the real concern … Continue reading
Critics rip flawed plan promising win-win low-carbon growth economy with reduced climate risk: – Pt 2: Rebuttal
“A green-painted version of business as usual won’t cut it,” scoffs Sam Bliss of Grist No 1163 Posted by fw, October 9, 2014 “…thanks to the misunderstanding of a few wishful thinkers … Continue reading
Critics rip flawed plan promising win-win low-carbon growth economy with reduced climate risk – Pt 1: The Plan
Elites with vested interests in economic growth deliver New Climate Economy Report with 10-point Global Action Plan No 1162 Posted by fw, October 9, 2014 This post has 3 sections: … Continue reading
Why are all these assaults on the global ecosystem happening? It’s the economy, stupid.
No 260 Posted by fw, August 25, 2011 In a recent interview, Fred Magdoff, professor emeritus of plant and soil science at the University of Vermont, alleges – “The big … Continue reading
Why you can’t “green” capitalism
No 178 Posted by fw, May 21, 2011 Seems like everyone these days is hopping on the green super-train to sustainability. The words “green” and “sustainability” are getting lots of … Continue reading
Is Humanity Inherently Unsustainable? By Prof Wm Rees: Pt 1/13 Summary
No 18 Posted by fw, June 13, 2010 On April 15, 2010, UBC Professor William Rees asked a gathering of the Vancouver Branch of the World Federalists this provocative question: … Continue reading
