A guest blog by Darcy White A new report, using more realistic ways of assessing the financial risks of environmental breakdown, has dramatically changed predictions and says that urgent action is desperately needed if we are to avoid catastrophe. The report, by risk management experts at the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), says thatContinueContinue reading “Risk of Planetary Insolvency due to Climate and Nature crises. What does this mean for our region?”
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Degrowth: A 21st Century Revolution
A guest blog by Ci Davis Degrowth is a word that attracts strong opinions. The opportunity to talk to Jason Hickel, bestselling author of Less is More: How Degrowth Will Save the World, provides a chance to challenge some of the misrepresentations and misconceptions Jason is a world-renowned political economist, and ICREA Professor ICTA-UAB, andContinueContinue reading “Degrowth: A 21st Century Revolution”
Sheffield City Council Gambles on Economic Growth to Produce Prosperity
A guest blog by Ci Davis Councillors have adopted ‘Sheffield’s Growth Plan 2025-2035’, endorsing Cllr Tom Hunt’s Foreword to the report that states, “strong and sustained economic growth is the route to Sheffield being a more prosperous City”. This is not surprising, there is an assumption that economic growth means progress or well-being, and allContinueContinue reading “Sheffield City Council Gambles on Economic Growth to Produce Prosperity”
5th Anniversary of Sheffield Council declaring a Climate Emergency
Today people from many different climate groups gathered for a rally to mark the 5th Anniversary of Sheffield declaring a Climate Emergency. We sang “Sing for the Climate” and had a die in. https://youtu.be/c1KGjnlR4vU Political Parties were asked to explain why the Council had only managed to cut carbon emissions by 3% when, if theyContinueContinue reading “5th Anniversary of Sheffield Council declaring a Climate Emergency”
