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Tag Archives: environment
Landscape and history
I recently had an opportunity to do some walking around what Quakers call the ‘1652 Country’. To those, like me, who are not very familiar with English geography, let me explain that this is north of Lancaster, on the western … Continue reading
Fantasy economics
One of the most important recent ‘discoveries’ in economics is not about either growth or jobs. It is about people. We have discovered that we are not actually the logical, cool, and selfish people that economic models often assume we … Continue reading
Reindustrialising Europe: Do Green Politics Work?
The twenty-seven countries which make up the European Union have much which unites them, economically, politically, and socially. However, among them, these Member States also have different cultures, histories, climates, and, officially, twenty-three different languages. All this amounts to numerous … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Justice
Tagged Climate change, environment, European Parliament (EP), Green New Deal, Politics, The Greens, unemployment
Reindustrialising Europe: What Role for Smaller Businesses in Making Europe Sustainable?
The European Union’s Commission, Parliament, and Council have had one issue on their minds lately: the economy. As the economic crisis continues, and worsens in some Member States, few EU matters can be discussed without mention of our financial woes. … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Justice
Tagged economic growth, environment, european free alliance, Green New Deal, sustainable business, The Greens, unemployment
Reindustrialising Europe: Can Big Business Lead the Way to a Greener Europe?
The economic crisis has created increasing unemployment, political turmoil, and uncertainty about the future shape of Europe. As governments attempt to rebuild their economies and create long-term jobs and growth, now is a perfect opportunity to respond to the economic, … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Justice
Tagged binding target, climate, environment, Green New Deal, Industry, reinhard bütikofer, Resource efficiency, Sustainability, The Greens
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World Water Day 2012: does water count as a human right?
Access to safe water and sanitation was declared a human right by the UN’s General Assembly in July 2010. A surprising eighteen EU Member States abstained from voting. The main problem faced by governments is that a large proportion of … Continue reading
Is there a Green Way Out of the Unemployment Problem?
Preparations are well underway for the next seven year EU budget, covering 2014 to 2020. This budget – the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) – has a lot of work to do. As well as tackling high unemployment rates across Europe, … Continue reading
