E.F. Schumacher and the Limitations of Green Capitalism
Roar Bjonnes
E F Schumacher’s groundbreaking work may have spurned the sustainability movement. But green capitalism is still taking us closer to planetary breakdown.
Tag: green economy
Beyond Carbon Offsets: We Need Real Carbon Neutral Solutions
Roar Bjonnes
Carbon offsetting our consumer lifestyle has become a fashionable way to take climate action. But is it effective?
The Failures of Modern Economic Theories
Roar Bjonnes
Why have modern economic theories been so out of touch with the real world? The answer lies in their basic assumptions about human nature—that we humans mainly exist to produce and consume. This article explains the history of this economic vision and why it has failed.
Thriving Communities and the Solidarity Economy
Daniel Christian Wahl
The global economy has kept on growing in recent years, but so has inequality and other social problems. How can communities take independent action to create green local economies and improve prosperity for all?
