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"Economic growth is still heating the planet. Is there any way out?" "Rising GDP continues to mean more carbon emissions and wider damage to the planet. Can the two be decoupled?"
[ https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2026/feb/09/economic-growth-carbon-emissions-impact-global-heating ]

Note comparison of 'Green Capitalists', 'Green Keynesians' and 'Post-growth' views made in this article. 'Green tech' combined with perpetual consumption growth, only slows the disaster. [See diag from An Economy of Want Chp26 (Spanish 'Una Economía de Querer'); https://sites.google.com/view/economyofwant ]

Donald Power Feb 5

Disponible en español, el libro completo 'Una Economía de Querer' gratis en la web: http://openengineering.scienceontheweb.net/EconOfWant.html

También como libro electrónico en Amazon: https://www.amazon.es/dp/B0GKPHMSDT

Macroeconomía basado en física, biología y evolución.
Parte I: Funcionamiento de la economía - fortalezas y factores perjudiciales al medio ambiente y justicia social.
Parte II: Qué podríamos hacer al respecto.

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Donald Power Jan 7

En español, Parte I de "Una Economía de Querer" en la web: http://openengineering.scienceontheweb.net/EconOfWant.html

Una re-elaboración de la macro-economía. Análisis centrado en un planeta finito y justicia social.

Además, el libro electrónico en inglés disponible gratuita este 7 y jueves 8 de enero (PST Hora del Pacífico, que es a partir de las 9:00 AM en España): https://www.amazon.es/dp/B0DBLJ2RX4 Más información https://sites.google.com/view/economyofwant/Spanish

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Donald Power Jan 7

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ALSO on web ... 24 capítulos disponibles en español, AND 11 in English: http://openengineering.scienceontheweb.net/EconOfWant.html

More information https://sites.google.com/view/economyofwant

Donald Power Dec 10

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ALSO on web ... Diez capítulos disponibles en español, AND Six in English: http://openengineering.scienceontheweb.net/EconOfWant.html

More information https://sites.google.com/view/economyofwant

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Donald Power Oct 7

Free today 7 Oct PDT 'An Economy of Want': a re-write of macroeconomics 'as if people and the planet mattered' … borrowing from Schumacher's 'Small is Beautiful' subtitle. Schumacher's book advocates for an economy that prioritizes human well-being, ethical values, and environmental sustainability over unchecked growth and materialism. Mine aims to explain WHY our economy is driven in the opposite direction to that Schumacher advocated and many of us would wish. Details https://sites.google.com/view/economyofwant

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Donald Power Jul 23, 2025

@prau Thanks for the comment and suggestions. As my preface explains, I'm an engineer not an economist, and have followed the style of an engineering text book, citing only what is directly relevant to what I have written. I agree that by contrast, traditional economics texts contain many citations of previous works - sometimes several a page. I feel that the two works you mention, being of the Austrian School, have some overlap with neo-liberal views, which I do cover.

Donald Power Jul 23, 2025

The first six chapters of 'An Economy of Want' are now on the web, here: http://openengineering.scienceontheweb.net/EconOfWant.html There's an overview, or just dive in!

Economics primer based firmly in the natural world ... for those familiar with mainstream economics also interested in alternative analyses, or anyone new to economics who wants an approachable introduction.

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Donald Power Jun 27, 2025

Cllr Gareth Kitchen Jun 27, 2025

Green Party peer Jenny Jones has told the Glastonbury Festival’s Speakers Forum that she will vote against proscribing Palestine Action if the order reaches the House of Lords.

Jenny said: “I’ve worked on policing issues, civil liberties and protests for more than 25 years, and I know very clearly, very well, that what the government is doing to Palestine Action is not a legal act. They are not a terrorist organisation and, to be honest, if the government proscribes them, there’s going to be an outcry. It is bizarre, because it almost looks as if the government is frightened of protest. I mean, that’s something that I’ve seen with the Conservative government, but now with the Labour government, we’re seeing it as well. They actually don’t like opposition of any sort, and that’s not democracy, and what they are planning to do is not democratic.”

#ukpol #GreenParty

Donald Power Jun 22, 2025

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Mark Burton Jun 22, 2025

The first thing I bought on eBay was a Stanley plough plane. So satisfying to cut grooves and rebates. Ive never used a power router.
My grandfather's panel saw, about 115 years old, has a new handle I made from an old shelf during lockdown. I sharpen it with a saw set (also from eBay) and a file. Such a comfortable tool to use. Unlike the disposable ones with plastic handles you see now.
Tip: use a candle to lubricate the blade.
#SustainableCrafts

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