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Economic Growth

by Gar Alperovitz

Why is growth a challenging problem? How Would the Pluralist Commonwealth Manage Growth? Where can we see on the ground efforts to tackle the growth question today? read more
Environment & Energy Public Planning
A storm surge pushing waves onto shore, threatening a row of houses.

Climate action — at all scales — is more necessary than ever

by Gar Alperovitz, John Duda

The climate crisis demands that action be taken at the community, city, and state levels, but also that we not lose sight of the larger systemic transformations and interventions that will be necessary to avert catastrophe. read more
Environment & Energy
Marchers beneath a banner that reads "To Change Everything It Takes Everyone"

The Policy Weapon Climate Activists Need

by Gar Alperovitz, Joe Guinan, Thomas Hanna

As climate catastrophe looms, we need to solutions that can truly keep carbon in the ground. What would it take to buy out the fossil fuel companies behind the crisis and shut them down? read more
Environment & Energy Democratic Ownership
A New Cooperative Economy

A New Cooperative Economy

by Guy Dauncey

In this second place at-large entry in our Next System Project Essay Competition, Guy Dauncey confronts the foundational myths of our current economic system, and highlights where the foundations of a more equitable and sustainable system are being built today. read more
Environment & Energy
2016 Elections and State Level Climate Policy Victories

2016 Elections and State Level Climate Policy Victories

by Carla Skandier

With the election of Trump, a climate change denier, the environmental world took a difficult hit. However, there are signs of hope at the local level that have the ability to lead to real change. The time is now and the work is ours to do. read more
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Public Green Power Purchasing

Public Green Power Purchasing

Moving the procurement of electric power for public institutions (like school boards and city governments) away from dirty energy with negative impacts on the planet and local communities. read more
Environment & Energy Democracy & Governance

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Planificación Participativa

Planificación Participativa

Desarrollar las estructuras y procesos que aseguren que las comunidades afectadas por la producción de energía sucia tengan voz y voto en lo que parece el camino hacia la energía limpia. read more
Environment & Energy Democracy & Governance
Ecologizar Las Instituciones Comunitarias

Ecologizar Las Instituciones Comunitarias

Ayuda para las iglesias y otras organizaciones sin fines de lucro arraigadas en la comunidad para mejorar sus sistemas de energía e implementar la generación de energía renovable. read more
Environment & Energy Democracy & Governance

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Democratized Grid Management

Democratized Grid Management

An independent grid manager who preserves equal access and coordinates resources from distributed sources of energy. read more
Environment & Energy Democracy & Governance