Aaron White is the North America editor of ourEconomy, and co-founder of The Junction.
Inside the Democrats’ climate deal with the devil
It is certainly true that this is the largest investment in renewable energy in US history, but that’s really not saying much.
Next time let’s hope it’s far bolder, just, global – and finally pisses off the fossil fuel industry.
August 4, 2022
To achieve racial justice we must rebuild the world – and save the planet
In his new book, ‘Reconsidering Reparations,’ Táíwò maintains that the legacy of colonialism and slavery has led to the current crises of environmental collapse and racial injustice. To build a just world, the scale of the solution must match the problem.
April 27, 2022
Greenland’s government bans oil drilling, leads indigenous resistance to extractive capitalism
Greenland, long with other indigenous communities around the world, are starting to lead a fightback against the industrial, extractive capitalism that’s killing the planet.
November 11, 2021
Barbados: the small but mighty force for climate action
Barbados currently has one of the most impressive emission reduction targets, known in UN jargon as NDCs (nationally determined contributions). By 2030, it is seeking to be the first 100% green and fossil-free island state in the world – even though it is one of the countries least responsible for the climate crisis.
November 2, 2021
We’re launching a new series on the reparative economy
The reparative economy seeks redress for centuries of harm, and goes beyond financial compensation by tackling the root causes of inequality and exploitation.
June 22, 2021
Reparations would shake up American capitalism – and that’s a good thing
Paying compensation to the descendants of slaves would not just right a historic wrong, it would transform the US economy for the better
May 27, 2021