Monthly Archives: January 2009

by | January 31, 2009

Between a rock and a hard place? What the structure of New Zealand society means for greens & the Greens.

8 Tribes: The Hidden Classes of New Zealand (by Jill Caldwell & Christopher Brown) is a thought provoking little book about New Zealand society. It certainly has some significant gaps and omissions – lumping most Maori, Polynesian and other large-family … Continue reading →

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by | January 12, 2009

The economy as an environmentally and socially destructive treadmill

To make progress on sustainability, greens, environmentalists, conservationists, nature lovers, and outdoor recreationists must recognise that simply espousing and advocating sustainable development is not nearly enough to bring it about in any meaningful way. It is necessary to understand the … Continue reading →

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by | January 3, 2009

The New Scientist on “Why our economy is killing the planet”

In its issue of 18 October 2008, the New Scientist published a collection of nine short commentaries on the folly of growth. They are now on open access and make for essential reading for anyone concerned about the future of … Continue reading →

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