Tag: Economics - Page 8
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The Capitalist Case for Why Solar Subsidies Make Sense
No energy source has been developed without Government support. Solar is no different.
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More Happiness, Less Greed Demands Bank Ad. On the Times Square Nasdaq Board. (Video)
Environmentalists often argue that happiness is more important than money. But it's quite something for a bank ad to do the same.
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The Biggest Barrier to Sharing May Be Ourselves
Starting a tool library is easy. But actually using it means getting over some social baggage.
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Happiness is Real. So Why Do We Pretend It's Not?
For too long we've been told that happiness doesn't matter and we've accepted that lie. But that's beginning to change.
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Crowdfunded Alternative to Mainstream Banks Raises £100,000 in 9 Days
UK-based Civilisedmoney has reached its investment goal. Now it's setting to work creating alternatives to the mainstream banks.
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Why Green "Lifestyle Choices" Will Never Save Us
If a writer for TreeHugger isn't doing all he can, what hope is there for wider change? Plenty. But it requires collective action.
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Renewable Energy Cuts Out Banks. Invites Customers to Invest Directly.
Ecotricity builds a lot of wind turbines. It's now cutting out the banks and pioneering crowd-funded clean energy to do so.
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Launched Today: The Story of Broke Puts the Real Crony Capitalism on Notice (Video)
The Story of Stuff has been viewed over 15 million times. Now its makers are taking on Wall Street and the financial system. And they are hoping for similar success.
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An International Music Festival in a Kenyan Slum Seeks to Protect Indigenous Tribes
An international music festival in the slums of Nairobi is unusual enough. But one that plans to stop a dam and save an indigenous way of life? Let's party.
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Annie Leonard (The Story of Stuff/The Story of Broke) Live Chat (Video)
The Story of Stuff took on over consumption. Join a live chat with its creator as her latest work takes aim at Wall Street and the financial system.
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Why the "Peak Stuff" Message May Be a Dangerous Distraction: The Future is What We Make of It
The idea that we've moved beyond "stuff" is an enticing one. But wishful thinking alone will not make it happen.
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Delaying UK Solar Cuts Would Cost Households Less Than GB£2 a Year
The UK Government argues solar subsidies must be cut now to avoid heinous financial consequences. It's own figures tell a different story.
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In Defence of the Eco-Elite: Robert Llewellyn on Solar, EVs, Jeremy Clarkson and Feed In Tariffs (Video)
A comedy legend weight in on wealth, environmentalism, solar subsidies, Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson and Red Dwarf.
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UK Solar Industry on the Ropes, Battling Dramatic Government Cuts
Having experienced an unprecedented boom, the UK solar industry may have to absorb over 50% cuts in Government subsidies. But industry insiders say there is another way.
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How to Keep Custom Design Thriving in an Economic Downturn (Video)
Maker Brian Moore discusses commodities, furniture, and keeping custom, high-end designs available.
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Civilisedmoney: A Crowd-Funded, Ethical Alternative to Mainstream Banks?
Civilisedmoney plans to offer everything a regular bank does. Well that, plus transparency, accountability and true ownership of your money too.
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Food Insecurity on the Rise (Infographic)
A new infographic from GOOD shows us the startling stats about food insecurity.
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Occupy Wall Street Should Take on Oil Companies, Not Just Banks
Protesters may be angry at the banks. But the fossil fuel lobby shouldn't be left off the hook.
