Monthly Archives: January 2013

New York Times Debate: When ‘Growth’ Is Not a Good Goal

Wherever you look, nations are trying to grow. American officials are once again at odds over how to rein in the federal deficit without slowing growth. In Europe, Greece has allowed mining projects, which could allow the economy to expand … Continue reading

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Extraenvironmentalist coverage of Montreal 2012

Decades of material growth have left us with a limited imagination for alternatives. Now that we’ve hit the point of diminishing returns for additional economic growth, can we decolonize our mind? In the developed world, is it possible to improve … Continue reading

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YouTube: What is degrowth?

A four minute subtitled (english) video by Catalan & Spanish activists from Research & Degrowth

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Article on Degrowth from The Hindu

We need Degrowth. by SATHYA PRAKASH VARANASHSI http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/we-need-degrowth/article4319451.ece

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Mali – the “war on terror” and degrowth- a personal comment

Which would be worse, Canada sending military transport support or newly acquired F-35 offensive strike fighter jets into this maelstrom? Legitimate Tuareg indigenous struggles in Mali have been completely subverted, ignored and probably set back decades by these geopolitical struggles … Continue reading

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CRC De-growth Video Series – ‘Degrowth: A Critical Juncture?

An 8 minute YouTube video published on 14 Jan 2013 by the Community Research Connections Programme of Royal Roads University in Victoria, BC Canada On March 30th 2012, a regional workshop, focusing on exploring alternatives to our traditional system of … Continue reading

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What the Economic Crisis Really Means – and what we can do about it

Published on 29 Aug 2012 by Doing It Ourselves Doing It Ourselves aims to broaden understanding of the debt crisis and peak resources and encourage action for the sake of personal preparedness, happiness and ethical living. This 12 minute RSA … Continue reading

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