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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
Environment & Energy
Sustainable Energy Utilities

Sustainable Energy Utilities

A central public or nonprofit clearinghouse helping residents and institutions connect to information, resources, and subsidies around energy efficiency and renewable energy generation. read more
Environment & Energy Democracy & Governance
Cap and Dividend

Cap and Dividend

Rather than financializing the right to pollute (as in “cap and trade”), cap and dividend treats the atmosphere as a commons, and makes polluters pay a fee that is shared as guaranteed basic income or as a means-targeted subsidy to offset potentially higher energy costs. read more
Environment & Energy Democracy & Governance

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Contratos De Beneficio Comunitario (CBA)

Contratos De Beneficio Comunitario (CBA)

Es posible exigir que cualquiera de los empleos generados a través de programas estatales o locales para promover las energías renovables sean trabajos buenos con salarios dignos y, además, empleos locales o creados por compañías operadas por minorías. read more
Environment & Energy Democracy & Governance
Community Benefit Agreements

Community Benefit Agreements

It’s possible to mandate that any jobs created through state or local programs to promote renewables be good jobs, with living wages, and that these jobs be local or created by minority-owned companies. read more
Environment & Energy Democracy & Governance