The climate crisis is a consequence of our economic system. Economic solutions, like carbon trading were supposed to be a problem solver. Despite such efforts, CO2 levels kept rising. Should we consider changing our economic system instead? And which role do environmental NGOs play in the battle for climate justice?
Joanna Cabello, activist and researcher on environmental justice and part of the Carbon Trade Watch collective, speaks about false solutions and grassroots activism. Joanna´s blog article "Where to begin with climate justice" is available here.
The aviation industry has avoided regulation, taxation and climate responsibility for years. Now they ask for public bail-outs. Here's why they shouldn't get it and how you can contribute. The problem of aviation Aviation is one of the fastest growing sources of greenhouse gas emissions. The sector is already responsible for 5-8% of global climate impact, but is still planning for a doubl...
It is great to see an attempt to put degrowth ideas into a straightforward form that can be taken into political debate. However, the selection of points is critical and I am not convinced that this is the right selection. I'll just take issue with two: 1. Zero bank-debts “No bank should lend more than its deposits. Banks cannot be allowed to create money out of thin air, while all the re...
Die Bewerbungsfrist für die Sommerakademie wurde bis einschließlich 15. Juni 2014 verlängert. Wir freuen uns somit weiterhin über Bewerbungen! Anbei noch einmal alle Infos: VÖW – netzwerk n Sommerakademie 2014: Spreading degrowth – 30. Juli bis 2. August 2014 Auch in diesem Jahr lädt die Vereinigung für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung (VÖW) gemeinsam mit dem netzwerk n einer [...]
