The notion of "degrowth" is gaining traction among some politicians in Europe. It was given a platform recently at the European Parliament's "Beyond Growth" conference.
Economics & Business
Aug 1, 2023
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When asked to situate the world's most iconic rainforest on a map, most people will pinpoint Brazil. And given the intense media coverage of the country's deforestation and fires—concerns reached a peak under former president ...
Environment
Jul 5, 2023
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The majority of sustainable development researchers believe that in affluent countries, it is necessary to look beyond economic growth to achieve sustainable development, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland ...
Economics & Business
Jun 7, 2023
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According to Professor Kjetil Fallan, design is an inevitable part of the environmental problem, but also part of the solution. He believes that design history provides important insight on how to fight the environmental ...
Environment
Feb 20, 2023
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In the midst of today's cost of living crisis, many people who are critical of the idea of economic growth see an opportunity. In their recent book The Future is Degrowth, for example, prominent advocates Matthias Schmelzer, ...
Economics & Business
Sep 15, 2022
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Nazli Choucri is a professor of political science and an expert on climate issues, who also focuses on international relations and cyberpolitics. She is the architect and director of the Global System for Sustainable Development, ...
Environment
Dec 14, 2021
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Fundamental changes in our economies are required to secure decent living standards for all in the struggle against climate breakdown, according to new research.
Environment
Jun 30, 2021
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While fossil fuels were powering wealthy nations' economic growth in the 19th and 20th centuries, many countries across the Global South remained largely impoverished.
Social Sciences
Jun 28, 2021
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The construction of a major railway through Kenya will have long-term environmental impacts on the area, suggesting more work needs to be done to limit the damage on future infrastructure projects, a major study reveals.
Environment
Feb 9, 2021
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Nature is a 'blind spot' in economics that can no longer be ignored by the accounting systems that dictate national finances and the decision-makers behind them.
Economics & Business
Feb 2, 2021
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