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If Nature Were Our God
I believe in Nature, Earth and Sun, the sources of all life. Widespread belief could overcome social divisions and lead to a healthier world. Continue reading
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Tagged economics, environment, indigenous teachings, religion, science
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The Real Causes of Climate Change
Climate change is real, but its causes go far deeper than greenhouse gases and fossil fuels. It stems from a badly wounded natural world that is no longer able to maintain stability. We have to stop exploiting Nature and start loving it. Continue reading
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Tagged economics, energy, gardens, rainforests, water protection
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How Capitalism Killed Democracy
Politics has become a reality TV show that only serves to hide the real power structure. Continue reading
US Empire Wrecking World Economy
Having been forced to rely on exports and imports to live, what happens to people when that trade is cut off? Global capitalism has been history’s greatest bait-and-switch — join our system or else, then watch us tear it down. Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan, development, economics, Imperialism, Russia
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Our Leaders Are Psychotic
Leaders like Putin and US tech, finance, and MIC oligarchs are trapped in a psycho-economic maze that leads inevitably to nuclear war. Only we can stop them. Continue reading
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Tagged cognitive dissonance, economics, nuclear war, revolution, Russia, Ukraine
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World Bank’s War Against Nature
The World Bank talks about sustainability all the time. But their practice sees economic growth as the answer to all problems. Raise exports, increase GDP, and let Nature take care of herself. Let the global South struggle as their resources are shipped North. We must replace the WB with a Natural Bank that invests in restoring Earth. Continue reading
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Tagged Amazon forest, climate change, economics, export models, globalization, hydroelectric
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Imagining The End Of Capitalism
Capitalism by definition is unsustainable, since it is based on constant change, growth, and progress, always seeking more in a finite world. If there truly were no alternative to it, we must all die, and soon. Fortunately, there are many alternatives both historic and modern. Continue reading
Cancel The Bogus Debt
Of course, capitalists will rage and claw against any forgiveness of debtors. Debt creation is what they do. Their system might well collapse without it. But for most of us, and for our planet, the system has already collapsed. Let’s get out of it! Continue reading
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Tagged colonialism, economics, incarceration, mortgage, student loans
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Economics for a Sacred Earth
In a sacred Earth economy, Nature wouldn’t be brutally exploited, and workers would not be driven by the threat of hunger and homelessness. Could such an economy create large numbers of cars, airplanes, or bombs? No. Could it provide cheap fast-food hamburgers? Probably not. Continue reading
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Tagged climate change, economics, feminist economics, sharing, UBI, universal basic income
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Make Earth Sacred Again
Imagine living where people revered Earth, not money. A world where people spend days restoring wetlands or growing food, and being happy to do it. Imagine a world where helping others, both human and nonhuman, was a prime motivation. That may sound impossible, but religions have transformed the world before. Continue reading
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Tagged climate change, Degrowth, economics, indigenous wisdom, spirituality
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