Giant Mats of Green Slime in Lake Erie Signal a Need for New Economic Approaches to Pollution
So, what is the link between this latest water pollution debacle, economic growth, and a true-cost economy?
steady-state economy
The Overlooked Anniversary: Forty Years Ago Congress and the President Called for a Steady State Economy
You read that right. Pursuant to an act of the 93rd Congress, President Richard M. Nixon signed into law the establishment of a steady state economy. That law was called the “Endangered Species Act.”
Cold War leftovers
One should be grateful to one’s critics–it is much better to be criticized than ignored.
Krugman’s Growthism
Paul Krugman often writes sensibly and cogently about economic policy. But like many economists, he can become incoherent on the subject of growth.
Tensions in Ukraine: A Scramble for Growth?
The situation in Ukraine is undoubtedly complex, but it may be as much about a scramble for growth and fossil fuel as it is about ethno-cultural identity.
An Economic Game Plan to Prevent Water Pollution
Even though the Clean Water Act is more than 40 years old, its goals have not been met, and America is still beset with chronic water ailments and acute pollution incidents.
Who’s Going to Lead the Way to a Sustainable Economy?
In a snarky moment, the late economist Kenneth Boulding said, “Anyone who believes exponential growth can go on forever in a finite world is either a madman or an economist.”
Do We Have the Courage to Bring the 800-lb Gorilla out of the Corner?
The planet’s ability to provide useful materials and absorb wastes (its biocapacity) is deemed essential to sustain human life. Yet consumption of those useful materials (our ecological footprint) per person is rising at an alarming and unsustainable rate.
Climate Change: The Wrong Top Priority for Environmentalists and Conservation Professionals
You read that headline right, so let’s start with a disclaimer: Climate change is one of the biggest threats of the 21st century. Only idiots, ignorami, and certain categories of the insane dismiss the abundant science pointing to climate change, its causes, and its ongoing and future effects.
Voluntary Simplicity and the Steady-State Economy
Voluntary simplicity is most basically characterized by the practices of mindfulness and material sufficiency. Through bringing mindfulness to our daily lives, we seek the maximum of well-being achievable through the minimum of material consumption. Well-being applies to all life forms on Earth, not just people.
Duck Dynasty, the Green Party, and Steady Statesmanship
First things first — protect the environment and all the awesome potential of the United States can be achieved. Lose focus on the environment and the rug will be pulled from posterity’s future.
In place of growth, a steady-state economy
A Manchester where all people can thrive without harming the planet? Mark Burton introduces the Steady State Manchester Project…