1.0Population Mattershttps://populationmatters.orgEndless economic growth unsustainable for planet and peoplerich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="KS8DPht5nQ"><a href="https://populationmatters.org/news/2024/09/endless-economic-growth-unsustainable-for-planet-and-people/">Endless economic growth unsustainable for planet and people</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://populationmatters.org/news/2024/09/endless-economic-growth-unsustainable-for-planet-and-people/embed/#?secret=KS8DPht5nQ" width="600" height="338" title="“Endless economic growth unsustainable for planet and people” — Population Matters" data-secret="KS8DPht5nQ" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script>
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https://populationmatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/fas-khan-zydtqCd0T3w-unsplash-1024x683.jpg1024683As part of an upcoming project exploring alternative economic models, this article looks at how the current pursuit of endless economic growth drives environmental degradation and deepens social inequality. The traditional growth mindset prevails among our political classes, but it is not working for planet or people.