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Economics vs. the Economy

William Rees

Economic theories, though social constructions, can reflect reality to varying degrees. In the face of dire environmental challenges, adopting a realistic theory is key to the survival of global civilization. The neoliberal emphasis on limitless growth and monetary flows,...

Can an Olympics Fight Inequality?

Chuck Collins

As someone concerned about inequality, what would it take for you to support the Olympics in Boston in 2024?” That is the question that journalist Neil Swidey asked me for his article that appears today in the...

A Resilient Society

Richard Heinberg

The final video in a four-part video series. Released in conjunction with Afterburn: Society Beyond Fossil Fuels.   Resilience is a word that’s gaining a lot of currency in recent years, as more and more people realize there are...