The 20th century saw the rise of modern day consumerism. Originating from the US, it quickly spread throughout the industrialised world. Essentially consumerism is a theory, which assumes that constantly increasing consumption of goods and services is a key condition for achieving growing levels of welfare (through economic growth). The more we spend, the bigger … Continue reading The case against consumerism: Part 1 – The real cost of our everyday purchases
How to talk about climate change to sceptics
In the last few decades the issue of climate change has become a central socio-political issue across the globe, and more and more people are realising the weight and urgency of the crisis that we are facing. Yet, a small percentage of people still regard climate change as something that is not real. Arguments range … Continue reading How to talk about climate change to sceptics
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