A petition to The United States House of Representatives, The United States Senate and President Barack Obama

Ethical MarketsReforming Global Finance, Community Development Solutions

“Forgiving the student loan debt of all Americans will have an immediate stimulative effect on our economy.  With the stroke of the President’s pen, millions of Americans would suddenly have hundreds, or in some cases, thousands of extra dollars in their pockets each and every month with which to spend …

Umair Haque: The Protests and the Metamovement

kristyReforming Global Finance, Wealth of Networks

Michel Bauwens and his P2P Foundation brings brilliant analyses from many perspectives on the “beyond economics – beyond money “egalitarian movements now sweeping the world” Umair Haque: The Protests and the Metamovement With every day that we hold the square, we chip away at our fear, at our confusion, at …

New public-private partnerships will achieve a green economy climate prosperity

Ethical MarketsGreen Prosperity

A new report highlights the connections between climate change risks and opportunities, sustainable development and climate change adaptation, to provide a useful guidance for business and policymakers in creating a green economy. It suggests that businesses are an essential partner in preparing for and responding to the impacts of climate …

Global Energy Transition Finance

kristyGreen Prosperity

Communication to Dr. Steven Chu, US Secretary of of Energy Developing an economic response to the Energy Crisis in the time of of a Credit Crisis/Crunch.  Delivering a Transition Plan for any high fossil energy demanding economy worldwide. Dr. Gijs Graafland, Plank Foundation and Hazel Henderson, Ethical Markets Media America …

Interview with new Green Party governor in Baden-Württemberg (state) Germany

kristyBeyond GDP

Thanks to Paul Ray! Here is an interview with the first rational politician I have discovered; by which I mean someone who understands that we need a new economic model, one that puts the health and functionality of both the people and the environment first, and then seeks to figure …

Education Leads to Lower Fertility and Increased Prosperity

kristyTrendspotting, Earth Systems Science

Education Leads to Lower Fertility and Increased Prosperity www.earth-policy.org/data_highlights/2011/highlights13 By Brigid Fitzgerald Reading Earth Policy Release Data Highlights May 12, 2011 As the world continues to add close to 80 million people each year, high population growth is running up against the limits of our finite planet, threatening global economic …

The Economic Value of Ecosystems and Biodiversity

kristyGreen Prosperity

Earthscan would like to invite you to join a free webinar presented by the lead editors for the first two volumes of The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity. The Economic Value of Ecosystems and Biodiversity Understand the development of the concept of ecosystem services, and the TEEB framework used for …