Metrics can create dangerous misconceptions Sweden is a shining light when it comes to sustainability. The country has high living standards while setting ambitious targets to become net-zero by 2050. It’s…
A belief business is key to creating a sustainable society remains unwavering, despite the facts suggesting otherwise In 2020 a group of scientists began an article saying, “scientists have a moral…
It’s no good decarbonising an economy that doesn’t lead to mutual happiness From ghettos to mansions; from starvation to gluttony; from million-dollar bonuses to pennies in sweatshops — capitalism has always been a…
Taxing social bads rather than social goods can change everything Earning income is good for you as it gives you money in your pocket, it’s good for society (because the job…
The homeless serve an important social purpose There’s a common perception that the homeless are to blame for their situation. They haven’t worked hard enough; they have the wrong attitude; they’re failures.…
Nearly four million UK households are in fuel poverty, living in perpetual fear. Fear of putting the heating on. Fear of receiving a bill they can’t afford. And this is before…