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Ampliación De Opciones Comunitarias (CCA)

Ampliación De Opciones Comunitarias (CCA)

Según el Departamento de Energía de EE. UU., una CCA es una «política estatal que permite que los gobiernos locales amplíen la demanda de electricidad dentro de sus jurisdicciones para obtener suministros alternativos de energía, mientras que se conserva al proveedor actual de electricidad para que preste los servicios de transmisión y distribución». read more

A Radical Alliance of Black and Green Could Save the World

The power of community is vast and the ability to exact change when groups come together for one purpose is beyond anything an individual can accomplish. What kind success can those fighting for racial justice and advocates for the environment reach if they work together? read more

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Resource: World Ocean Observatory

World Ocean Observatory (W2O) is the leading organization advocating for the health and sustainability of the ocean through an accessible worldwide network of communication. read more
Am I a ‘Radical’?

Am I a ‘Radical’?

From a conservative Southern boy to a professional with an impressive resume detailing his work towards a transformative change in our political and economic systems, distinguished fellow and co-chair of the Next System Project Gus Speth details his own history in this article. read more
Growth Fetish: Five Reasons Why Prioritizing Growth Is Bad Policy

Growth Fetish: Five Reasons Why Prioritizing Growth Is Bad Policy

Gus Speth debunks America’s growth imperative by laying out five unmistakable problems with the obsession for economic growth. read more
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Labor and Environmental Leaders Move Beyond Differences to a Common Vision

Our nation can realize a future that is equitable and ecologically balanced, but to do so we must build a movement supported by a broad base of citizens committed to transformative change. read more
Manifesto for a Post-Growth Economy

Manifesto for a Post-Growth Economy

It is time for America to move to a post-growth society, where working life, the natural environment, our communities and families, and the public sector are no longer sacrificed for the sake of mere GDP growth. read more
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For Rio+20: A Charter for a New Economy

The situation we face today is so dire that we should consider new initiatives in the context of a fundamentally different approach to economic life. In short, what the world needs is a new economic paradigm. read more
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America the Possible: A Manifesto, Part I

The time for reforms is past. Now, we must work towards true transformative change to a new economic system. read more