Energy

Degrowth 101: Everything You Need to Know

Degrowth 101: Everything You Need to Know

Quick Key Facts What Is Degrowth? Degrowth is the idea that the purpose of the economy should not be growth as such but rather ensuring the well-being of everyone in a society without exceeding planetary boundaries. On the most basic level, it can be summarized by the maxim that people in wealthier nations “should live […]

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    Montana Sues Portland, Oregon Over Fossil Fuel Terminal Ban

    Montana Sues Portland, Oregon Over Fossil Fuel Terminal Ban

    In 2016, the Portland, Oregon, city council unanimously approved a ban on either building new fossil fuel terminals within the city or expanding existing ones. At the time, Inside Climate News reported it was likely the first time a city had used zoning laws to restrict the use of fossil fuels, and climate activists hailed […]

    EU Approves Ban on New Gas or Diesel Cars by 2035

    EU Approves Ban on New Gas or Diesel Cars by 2035

    The European Parliament on Tuesday approved a ban on the sale of new fossil fuel powered cars and light vehicles by 2035.  The European Union will now be one of the largest car markets to mandate a shift to electric vehicles (EVs), following the road paved by California and New York among other U.S. states.  […]