The DO MORE mindset is ruining the planet

Modern consumer culture is obsessed with MORE. Economic growth is viewed as a universal good. Yet, the way we use the planet’s resources is unsustainable, pushing us towards catastrophes like climate change, food shortages, and drought. In other words, SOMETHING’S GOT TO GIVE. Lou explores the degrowth movement, a trend that calls for a simpler way of life.

SOURCES & FURTHER READING

Alexander’s degrowth lifestyle


Alexander on life in the degrowth movement


Our ecological footprint from the Global Footprint Network


Kallis: In defence of degrowth


Paulson on degrowth: culture, power, and change



CREDITS
Writer: Louis Foglia
Editor: Wes Latta
Supervising Producer: Allison Brown

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