Tag Archives: Sustainability

Where’s the Beef? – a recipe for decarbonisation

Posted on May 30, 2021 by markcliffe

Here’s a link to the podcast of my interview by Gavin McLoughlin of Newstalk radio on “Reducing Consumption and Committing to Decarbonisation”. It was a broad-ranging conversation, touching on spending patterns, lifestyles, jobs, innovation and policy. We began by discussing … Continue reading →

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The Three Pillars of Sustainability

Posted on June 15, 2020 by markcliffe

In an extended ING version of my latest piece for Project Syndicate (see previous post) I present this graphic of the three pillars of a sustainable recovery. Among others, I draw on the work of Raghuram Rajan, in his book … Continue reading →

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Sustainable Recovery Must Be More Than Green

Posted on June 10, 2020 by markcliffe

In an article for Project Syndicate, entitled “A Sustainable Recovery Must Be More Than Green” I argue that climate action needs to be closely tied to the urgent need to protect jobs and livelihoods. Otherwise, it risks becoming yet another … Continue reading →

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Pandenomics – 15 ways that Covid-19 could change the world

Posted on April 7, 2020 by markcliffe

The Covid-19 pandemic leaves us wrestling with a callous calculus: a crude and capricious trade-off between the tragic and huge loss of life and the many more livelihoods that will be lost. We are nowhere near knowing how bad it … Continue reading →