British economist Lord Skidelsky has published a book with his son called "How much is enough?". In it, the two recommend cutting down on consumption, guaranteeing a basic income and aspiring for happiness instead of wealth. They argue that the good life is not dependent on money and economic growth.
Home 
GES Magazine Interviews
GES Magazine Interviews
Happiness instead of wealthBritish economist Lord Skidelsky has published a book with his son called "How much is enough?". In it, the two recommend cutting down on consumption, guaranteeing a basic income and aspiring for happiness instead of wealth. They argue that the good life is not dependent on money and economic growth.
Cities are the future Europe and the rest of the world may be facing an epoch of cities, says Thomas Sevcik. The cities around the Alpine region could become among the most dynamic on the continent. The rest of Western Europe, however, is at risk of becoming an open-air museum of the 'good life'.
“Switzerland is a great model”
“Energy efficiency should fund a low carbon economy” For Horace Herring, energy efficiency is a very convenient policy, but it has been completely ineffective in reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Drawing on the economic principle known as the 'rebound effect', the British academic believes that the monetary savings that arise from energy efficiency should be diverted into low carbon sources of energy, and not into increased consumption.
The energy revolution becomes the business model The building stock represents 40 per cent of non-renewable energy consumption. The technologies to reduce this, as well as those to capture the surplus production of solar energy, are available. Yet architects and investors alike often hesitate. A conference in Liechtenstein from 2-4 May 2012 wants to demonstrate that sustainability is a business model. An interview with Peter Droege, initiator of the Liechtenstein Congress on Sustainable Development and Responsible Investing (LISDAR). |
|
More Articles...
|
|
|
| Page 1 of 4 |
Paul Henderson, Manager of the Solid Waste Department for Metro Vancouver, spent two days touring Waste to Energy facilities in Switzerland. As his department looks to increase their waste diversion targets, the Swiss experience provides some useful lessons. But is it enough to overcome Canada's concerns?BIODIVERSITY
Threats, initiatives and theories concerning the world's variety of plant and animal species and ecosystems
CLIMATE CHANGE
Global warming - its causes and effects, including glacier melting, theories, proposals, initiatives and latest happenings
ENERGY & RENEWABLES
Fossil fuels, renewable forms of energy, energy consumption, innovation in the field, threats and opportunities
INNOVATION
Innovative ideas, products, research and projects that promote sustainability or overcome environmental problems
INTERVIEWS
Individuals who are actively engaged in environmental issues, projects, business and science, give their side of the story
LIFESTYLE
Services and products on or about to appear on the market that are produced in a sustainable manner to enhance a "green" lifestyle
MOBILITY
Automobile, maritime and aerospace industries, innovation and trends in the field, research and development
PEOPLE
Find out more about contemporary and historical personalities who have made a difference to environmental thinking
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
What has and is being done in our community for our community towards the goal of a sustainable society
SUSTAINABILITY
How to harmonize the impact of development taking into consideration the limits of nature to provide resources to supply the increasing demand led by consumption patterns
WATER
Quality, problems, scarcity, distribution, conservation and health issues related to the management of this vital natural resource
