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Australia cannot survive unless it switches to a no-growth economy

Australia cannot survive unless it switches to a no-growth economy
13.07.2025 10

Pearls and Irritations

David Shearman

Treasurer Chalmers should have attended the biodiversity COP16

The world’s biodiversity crisis gathers pace and any effective action depends on the reduction of economic growth. High-level leadership is needed...

25.10.2024 1

Pearls and Irritations

David Shearman

Climate and environment: both sides of the coin are tarnished

The most important role of government is to protect its citizens. In Australia this is usually taken to mean military defence, alliances with other...

30.09.2024 2

Pearls and Irritations

David Shearman

Climate Policy remains a dirty deal for children

The most recent Climate Analytics Report indicates that Australia is playing a major role in sustaining elevated global emissions, threatening the...

16.08.2024 2

Pearls and Irritations

David Shearman

Bad banks, culpable coal industry, compliant government all in bed together

A People’s Development Bank would be appropriate to the needs and security of production in rural and regional Australia. The case for action is...

25.07.2024 1

Pearls and Irritations

David Shearman