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Unsustainable growth
Environmental Economics
JANUARY 15, 2015
At current growth rate, the cover of @tylercowen and @ATabarrok ’s textbook will soon be completely obscured by hands. pic.twitter.com/QDwUkB6xs6. Daniel Lin (@DLin71) January 15, 2015
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Does income inequality cause decreased economic growth?
Environmental Economics
JULY 13, 2015
' One of Reich's basic premises in Inequality for All is that income inequality causes decreased economic growth. then we should see a negative correlation between measures of income inequality and income growth. Gini coefficient and GDP growth.
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The madness of perpetual growth on a finite planet
Green (Living) Review
JULY 14, 2018
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) It is amazing how many, apparently same, people believe that you can have infinite perpetual economic growth on a finite Planet such as ours. economic growth economics expansion green living growth politics
The End of Growth
Green (Living) Review
DECEMBER 5, 2014
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) “We do not have enough growth in the economy. For that statement, I suggest, we read: “We must have more growth so that capital can make more profits and screw the Planet and its inhabitants.” Perpetual growth, as is being advocated by our governments and the business lobby, however, is not, never was, and never will be, something that can ever work on a finite Planet such as is the Earth, and it is not, never was, and never can be, sustainable.
Five myths about economic growth
Green (Living) Review
JULY 30, 2015
Love it – there are so few organisations pointing out the insanity of the quest for perpetual growth (image: [link] ). Growth was probably economic for much of American history. Economic growth is often miraculous Right now we’ve got the Chinese miracle. economic growth economy
Climate after Growth – Book Review
Green (Living) Review
NOVEMBER 16, 2014
The authors drive a coach and horses through the notion of the possibility of the continuation of the perpetual growth economy and also throw some rather large spanners – wrenches, to our American cousins – into the works of those in the “green” movement who believe in the idea of “green growth”.
The Growth of the Ajiro Bamboo Bike
Wend Magazine
AUGUST 4, 2011
From the Australian Design Award website , where Vittouris’s Ajiro is described: The foundation of the ‘Ajiro’ concept is to provide wholly sustainable personal mobility by reassessing production methods; considering the product lifecycle as a natural growth process.
Growth Mindset Toolkit
The Green Changemakers
MARCH 9, 2018
What is a growth mindset, and why does it matter? Students with a growth mindset believe that ability can change as a result of effort, perseverance, and practice. Students with a growth mindset see mistakes as ways to learn, embrace challenges, and persist in the face of setbacks.
"Professor predicts 'historically slow growth' for region"
Environmental Economics
SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
Davis, past chair of the university’s Department of Finance and recent recipient of the Wade Brown Award for Community Recognition by the Boone Area of Commerce, said the economy’s biggest problem is a lack of growth preventing wage increases. The United States has experienced slow growth since the Great Recession (2007-09). With employment growth of more than 2 percent, North Carolina is doing better than the national average. “We’re
Renewable energy will not support economic growth
Green (Living) Review
FEBRUARY 11, 2017
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Renewable energy will not and cannot support perpetual economic growth, the way we have been doing it for so long, for too long, in fact.
Common Resources: Economic Growth and Carbon Taxes
Environmental Economics
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
Ray Kopp: I believe it’s time to end the discussion of the impact a carbon tax would have on US economic growth. A new study by scholars at RFF shows that a substantial, broad-based, revenue-neutral tax on carbon dioxide emissions would have imperceptible effects on macroeconomic growth as measured by GDP. My hunch was right, at least in the RFF-modeled-the-effect-and-supported-my-assertion kind of right, and you know I like to be right.
Shout-out to all the Plants growing through Concrete: a Story of Post-Traumatic Growth.
Elephant Journal
APRIL 8, 2019
Editor's Picks Health & Wellness Inspiring (Wow) elephant magazine emotional healing healing personal growth Post Traumatic Growth recovery rising up rock bottom self love spirituality traumaAdmitting to my addiction was the easy part.
Do "neoclassical economists regard population growth as necessary for per capita growth in gross domestic product over the long term"?
Environmental Economics
JULY 14, 2014
Bob Hughes, American Fisheries Society president writes : "Population growth is a component of economic growth, determining it's natural rate (Harrod 1939). In addition, neoclassical economists regard population growth as necessary for per capita growth in gross domestic product over the long term (Romer 1990; Jones 1998). knowledge, education) is necessary for economic growth but population is not (here is the pdf ).
Protecting Florida’s Last Old-Growth Pines
Nature Conservancy - Science
JULY 6, 2015
That is one of the reasons why so many rare old growth trees have been killed with the reintroduction of fire,” she says, “but these trees are a very rare and valuable resource that needs special care and planning.”. Archiving Old-Growth Trees. Jean Huffman drills a longleaf pine core.
Growth hacking with CROs for impact and ecological businesses
Green Prophet
JULY 1, 2019
“I am not a plastic bag”, was a growth hacking message and product that generated massive amounts of sales while creating great marketing positioning for a fashion designer, with purpose. .
The obsession with economic growth
Green (Living) Review
JUNE 20, 2014
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Governments all over the world, bar in the tiny Himalayan state of Bhutan, are obsessed, literally, with economic growth but not in order that people can have a better life and way of life but because it determines the general domestic product (GDP) of a country and with it and through it a nation''s credit status and credit worthiness. This obsession with growth goes even so far as to creating a fake growth in that industry keeps producing.
‘Limits to Growth’ vindicated: World headed towards economic, environmental collapse
Green (Living) Review
SEPTEMBER 12, 2014
Researchers from the Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute (MSSI) at the University of Melbourne used data from the last 40 years to compare to predictions made by the authors of the 1972 book “ Limits to Growth.” They plotted the data alongside the ‘Limits to Growth’ scenarios.
Qualitative Growth
The Green Changemakers
APRIL 29, 2014
From an ecological point of view, all of this is good news, since continuing growth of such material consumption on a finite planet can only lead to catastrophe. No growth" is not the answer. Growth in nature, however, is not linear and unlimited.
Blue Growth by Design
Conservancy Talk
MARCH 2, 2016
Through our Blue Growth by Design strategy and emerging priorities such as the Global Tuna Action Plan, The Nature Conservancy aims to make conservation’s voice more prominent in ocean and coastal development.
Are You Really Open For Growth?
Elephant Journal
MARCH 28, 2019
At other times, being TOO comfortable hinders our growth and evolution. We humans are conditioned to wanting to feel comfortable, know what’s coming, have their routines. We like to be in our comfort zones. And comfort is amazing and essential. At times. Resisting change, new perceptions, ideas, concepts, ways of life makes us stuck. Sticking […].
10 Ideas that Block Spiritual Growth.
Elephant Journal
AUGUST 3, 2017
Editor's Picks Enlightened Society Non New-Agey Spirituality being a good person emotions selflessness spiritual concepts spiritual growth spiritual ideas spiritual wisdom your truthDo you think spiritual people shouldn’t be angry?
Resources for Teaching Growth Mindset
The Green Changemakers
JULY 24, 2017
The Educator with a Growth Mindset from Jackie Gerstein, Ed.D Stanford Alumni, 2014) Stanford University’s Carol Dweck on the Growth Mindset and Education : Read an interview transcript for an introduction to Carol S. Education Growth Mindset Holistic Education
"Misleading Talk about Decoupling CO2 Emissions and Economic Growth"
Environmental Economics
MAY 3, 2016
Is it the steady state ecological economists ("We should encourage our public bodies, to adopt an economic policy that rejects the endless pursuit of aggregate growth") or the folks who that that a technological solution exists such that GDP increases and CO2 emissions goes down? In this case, economic growth might be accompanied by no change in CO 2 emissions. In this case, economic growth might be accompanied by reduced CO 2 emissions.
The fairytale of green economic growth
Green (Living) Review
AUGUST 17, 2016
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Politicians, industry and media are telling us for decades the fairytale of green economic growth and sustainable consumption and many believe in this myth all to eagerly. All in the name of “economic growth” and now we are being presented with the fairytale of “green economic growth” as the greatest thing since sliced bread (not that sliced bread is actually such a great thing).
In Guilt, There is No Growth.
Elephant Journal
JANUARY 7, 2016
Family, Youth, Enlightened Education Health & Wellness Z ADMIN Family Featured Today growth guilt motherhood parenting pursuing passion raising childrenIn guilt, there is no passion or self-discovery. It is a place of stagnant energy.
How Competitive Yoga brought me Personal Growth.
Elephant Journal
AUGUST 15, 2017
Enlightened Society Equal Rights Non New-Agey Spirituality Yoga competitive yoga documentary judgement personal growth reflection yoga competitionsYesterday, a friend of mine shared a link pointing to a documentary on competitive yoga. Holy cow!," I immediately thought. "No, No, no, no, no! Wrong, bad, sad, no!".
"A naïve belief that growth will take care of environmental problems should be questioned"
Environmental Economics
MARCH 28, 2017
The body of literature on EKCs suggests that a naïve belief that growth will take care of environmental problems should be questioned. Even if growth can address environmental problems, the cost can be significant if the time frame for abatement adoption is too slow. Following Tim's CNN Politics link : "The previous administration devalued workers by their policies," the [White House official briefed on the plan] said. "We "We are saying we can do both.
What’s More Important… Economic Growth or Sustainability?
Green (Living) Review
AUGUST 31, 2014
Think about the challenges the planet earth and all of its inhabitants have faced since the growth of modern human civilization. With economic growth comes destruction of one world and the development of another. What’s more important… Economic Growth or Sustainability ?
Say No—it’s Good for your Spiritual Growth.
Elephant Journal
JULY 23, 2017
Enlightened Society Funny Non New-Agey Spirituality boundaries dmt dmt drug how to say no personal growth say no saying no spiritual spiritual community spiritual growth"My ex-partner and his new lover are living in my guest bedroom and I can hear them having sex at night, but that’s okay, because I am learning to evolve beyond the.
Growth in electric vehicles sales central to closing emissions gap
Green (Living) Review
JULY 22, 2016
Looking beyond 2020, EVs and innovation in this area present a major growth opportunity not only for car manufacturers but for the energy sector as a whole.”
Inner Growth Through Outer Growth: 6 Things my Beard Taught Me.
Elephant Journal
APRIL 28, 2016
Adult/NFS Arts & Culture Ecofashion Funny Health & Wellness 6 Things beard beards change facial hair happiness inner growth life my Beard. Taught Me Outer Growth self loveThere is a mutual appreciation amongst men, for the effort and sacrifice involved in growing and maintaining a beard. Complete strangers will often approach with approving handshakes and words of encouragement.
Thirsty Thursday beer post: the effect of beer consumption on economic growth
Environmental Economics
OCTOBER 24, 2013
This study uses 1971–2007 state-level data from the United States to estimate the impact of beer consumption on economic growth. We document that beer consumption has negative effects on economic growth measures once the endogeneity of beer consumption is addressed. Yes, beer does make Homer less productive. Resul Cesur and Inas Rashad Kelly in Economic Inquiry : Few studies explore the linkages between health behaviors and macroeconomic outcomes.
Yoga & Growth in the Heartbeat of the Himalayas.
Elephant Journal
DECEMBER 7, 2017
Travel Yoga Z ADMIN Yoga Featured Today Adventure Himalayas prana savasana self-growth spirituality yoga retreatEach day and hike made us stronger and weaker at the same time. Stronger in that it pushed us to meet our bodies’ ability; weaker in that it allo.
Paul Krugman and The Tortoise: Why the Limits to Growth Are Real
Green (Living) Review
NOVEMBER 8, 2014
Paul Krugman seems to have created some kind of a similar paradox with a recent New York Time s article (“ Slow Steaming and the Limits to Growth ”) where he sets out to demonstrate that the world''s gross domestic product (GDP) can continue growing even while reducing energy production.
5 Behaviors that Block us from true Spiritual Connection & Growth.
Elephant Journal
MAY 27, 2017
Enlightened Society Non New-Agey Spirituality blocks to spiritual growth enlightened society growth Hug Your Chaos laugh at yourself meditation spiritual ego spirituality YogaSpiritual ego is real. I know from my personal journey that it can be a dangerous trap—a sure path to the dark side. If we consider for a moment that for any one thing to exist, so must its opposite, we are forced to admit that even the "lightest" things in the world must have a shadow side.
Failure and Success _ A Path of Self-growth
Elephant Journal
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
8 months ago, I arrived in Bali. I am now sitting in the wooden floor of this small hut, wondering how I had the courage. I get amazed with the beauty of life and the unknown power that we all carried. 2 years ago, I chose to leave a conventional life behind and push myself […].
When Can Sustainability Drive Business Growth?
Nature Conservancy - Science
JULY 21, 2016
Sustainability and business growth don’t usually get talked about together. Johnson Controls—inventor of the thermostat—is contributing to growth in the green building market. Building the Evidence for When Sustainability Can Drive Growth.
How Can We Protect Endemic Species in the Face of Urban Growth?
Nature Conservancy - Science
JUNE 22, 2018
In the face of this massive urban growth, how can we protect plants and animals that are endemic to different regions around the world? There will be almost 2 billion additional urban dwellers by 2030.
What to Remember when our Spiritual Growth gets Scary.
Elephant Journal
APRIL 15, 2017
Enlightened Society Non New-Agey Spirituality collective journey meditation spiritual growth spirituality status quo YogaOpening ourselves up to living and being out of the status quo is not usually a comfortable process.
We Must Risk Growth in Order to be Fully Seen.
Elephant Journal
MAY 14, 2016
Blog (always click 4 all blogs) Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) Inspiring (Wow) Non-New-Agey Spirituality (Religion, Philosophy) angst authenticity creativity growth opening risk vulnerability
Novel Drug Stops bladder pain Growth
Conservation Hawaii
SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
The post Novel Drug Stops bladder pain Growth appeared first on Conservation Hawai‘i. Protective moisturizer spf 15 is the trade name for beauty the drug containing the active ingredient, zinc oxide.
Watermelons in China Explode Due to Chemical Growth Accelerators
Wend Magazine
MAY 20, 2011
The watermelons that exploded had been treated with the chemical forchlorfenuron, a legal growth accelerator. Click here to view the embedded video. About 20 farmers in the city of Danyang in the Jiangsu province of China recently found the watermelons they were growing had literally burst, rendering the fruit ruined. Forchlorfenuron is used in the United States on kiwis and grapes, and in China for fruit such as watermelon.
How to Use Fear as a Catalyst for Growth.
Elephant Journal
AUGUST 29, 2017
Health & Wellness Meditation Non New-Agey Spirituality Z ADMIN Spirituality Featured Today awareness emotions fear meditation self-growth self-help spirituality working with emotions working with fearAs one allows oneself to experience the emotion just as it is, it will change, and it will fundamentally transform us as individuals. Emotions are.
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