Category Archives: Economic crisis

The electricity price in South Africa should be increased by 234%

Posted on 24 June 2009 by

The cost of South African electricity should be increased by 234%. Eskom’s proposed 37% electricity tariff increase is highly controversial in South Africa. Most people think it’s an appalling idea. But, as Jon pointed out over dinner the other night, … Continue reading →

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The end of growth is not the end of the world

Posted on 17 June 2009 by

In this Guardian interview with the Nobel economic laureate and New York Times columnnst Paul Krugman, he points out that the Japanese economy has not grown at all since 1992. [Will Hutton, interviwer, to Krugman] Japan’s GDP at the end … Continue reading →

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“We are enriching ourselves to death”

Posted on 20 April 2009 by

Elections this week in South Africa, and I’ve published two articles surveying the policies of our different parties in respect of climate and sustainability, and suggesting some ways to think about a voting decision. Environmental sustainability means focusing on equality, … Continue reading →

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Obama: $129bn for solar energy, hybrid cars and renewable energy

Posted on 24 March 2009 by

…while the US EPA drops its Bush-era climate change denialism Barack Obama has announced quite a lot of money for renewable energy projects as part of his economic recovery plans: “We can remain the world’s leader of exporting foreign oil … Continue reading →

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