The Journal of Cleaner Production will be issuing a special volume on the topic of technology and degrowth and is looking for interesting scientific contributions. Abstracts of 400 to 500 words can be submitted until 31 August 2015. The special volume aims to both provide 1) a state of the art selection of current discussions of the role of technology within Degrowth in academia and practice and 2) a deepened reflection on technologies with the aim to specify perspectives and to overcome their entrenchment. The full call for papers can be accessed here
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We all use models in daily life to explain our environment. An example: I assume that a tree will grow provided it has sufficient water, nutrients and sun. I am using a simple model here, without understanding the nitty-gritty – what exactly happens in the roots, stem, leaves and cells. Thinking in models is not only useful to understand our world, but also to solve problems. Let’s assume the ...
By Brototi Roy In recent years, the debate around universal basic income has gained much popularity and coverage. The many successful models of basic income, both universal and targeted such as Alaska, Iran and Brazil (Bolsa ) along with an active movement in many European countries to adopt pilot experiments, made researchers and social workers in India enthusiastic to try out similar studies...
Die Degrowth-Summerschule 2015 fand gemeinsam mit dem Klimacamp im Rheinland statt. Das Rheinland ist eines der größten Braunkohle-Abbaugebiete und die größte CO2-Quelle in Europa. Um gegen klimaschädliche Industrie und Ressourcenausbeutung zu protestieren, kamen hier verschiedene Bewegungen zusammen, um sich für Alternativen und eine soziale Transformation einzusetzen. Ein Video von Raute Film...
