Economics
The waste of war
“War against a foreign country only happens when the moneyed classes think they are going to profit from it.”– George Orwell Wars are extraordinarily wasteful; which … Read more
Craft technology
Craft technology, including hand tools and simple machines, used by skilled master craftspeople, will be reinvented for a zero-carbon future. When we think of technology we usually think … Read more
Bottles or Cans: Which is Better?
The most environmentally friendly way to drink a beer is to walk or ride your bike to the nearest pub and have a pint or two … Read more
Water No Get Enemy
“Water No Get Enemy” (translated as ‘water has no enemy’), is a 1975 song by the Nigerian musician Fela Kuti. It tells of the struggle between … Read more
The Benefits of Natural Services
Natural services (or ecosystem services) are the benefits that nature provides to people. These benefits include food, water purification, flood control, pollination, carbon sequestration, soil stabilisation, … Read more
The Benefits of Not-For-Profits
There are many benefits of not-for-profits (NFPs) and a not-for-profit economy. Probably the most important vehicle for a steady-state (no-growth) economy are not-for-profit businesses. For-profit organisation’s … Read more
Earth Overshoot Day 2022
July 28, is 2022’s Earth Overshoot Day. Overshoot Day is the day of the year when humanity starts to ‘overshoot’ the earth’s renewable (i.e. sustainable) resources. … Read more
Earn more or spend less
There are fundamentally two ways for people to become more financially secure. The first is to earn more and the second is to spend less. In … Read more
Electric Cars – Pros and Cons
Electric cars are better than combustion engine cars, but how much better? There are a myriad of factors involved and the advantages of electric cars over … Read more