Do we need Globalist punishment? Degrowth or Economic Punishment for Affluence

[JBG]

The operative term for "climate activists" really want is "degrowth."

1. Link - What is degrowth?
2. Link - Degrowth – what's behind the economic theory and why does it matter right now?
3. Link - Degrowth can work — here’s how science can help

Frankly it's a recipe for dystopia. Solutions to the use of fossil fuels that would alleviate the need for constriction are off the table. An example is nuclear power. Governor Cuomo forced the shutdown of Indian Point based purely on ideology. Europe has been busily closing its nuclear plants.

As to fossil fuels not all are created equal. Coal is worse than oil. Oil is worse than natural gas. New York Governor Hochul and former Governor Cuomo have barred fracking in New York, and blocked the flow of fracked gas through pipelines.

Meanwhile wind and solar are being promoted notwithstanding the reality of windless and sunless periods in Northern and heavily populated regions. See Dark Doldrums Overshadow Europe’s Energy Markets (link), excerpt below:

Europe is watching the skies for a gremlin that can roil its energy markets and stoke political tensions between neighboring countries. This weather phenomenon, known as the Dunkelflaute, has become a source of frustration to government ministers and a potential pitfall on their journey to cleaner energy.
A German term that translates to “dark doldrums,” Dunkelflaute refers to a spate of calm days when dense clouds descend over northern Europe. This weather pattern may occur two to 10 times a year, usually in the fall and winter, and lasts 24 hours or longer.

In the past, these spells of murky quiet would have made little difference to energy markets in Europe. But in recent years, as countries like Germany and Britain have spent billions to tackle climate change by shifting to cleaner sources of energy, the Dunkelflaute has gained notoriety.

The answer for the activists appears to be "degrowth", see Degrowth can work — here’s how science can help (link, excerpt below):

Researchers in ecological economics call for a different approach — degrowth3. Wealthy economies should abandon growth of gross domestic product (GDP) as a goal, scale down destructive and unnecessary forms of production to reduce energy and material use, and focus economic activity around securing human needs and well-being. This approach, which has gained traction in recent years, can enable rapid decarbonization and stop ecological breakdown while improving social outcomes2. It frees up energy and materials for low- and middle-income countries in which growth might still be needed for development. Degrowth is a purposeful strategy to stabilize economies and achieve social and ecological goals, unlike recession, which is chaotic and socially destabilizing and occurs when growth-dependent economies fail to grow.

See also other articles listed above. All have one real enemy in mind; capitalism and freedom. As I said, a recipe for dystopia.

 

[Moonglow]

Climate activism is about putting another money-making scheme into operation to compete with hydrocarbon activism.

 

[Crepitus]

The operative term for "climate activists" really want is "degrowth."

YOur post proceeds from a blatantly false premise.

 

[Moonglow]

YOur post proceeds from a blatantly false premise.

He probably meant deflation.

 

[JBG]

Climate activism is about putting another money-making scheme into operation to compete with hydrocarbon activism.

Do we see hydrocarbon activists chaining themselves to stadium seats or blocking traffic?

 

[JBG]

YOur post proceeds from a blatantly false premise.

Do tell, what premise?

 

[BluesLegend]

So called 'climate change' is just the latest Dem scheme to launder money into their own pockets.

In related Dem corruption news it was reported an OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT STUDY that determined U.S. fuel exports did not contribute to climate change was BURIED by Joe Biden.

 

[Crepitus]

Do tell, what premise?

That anyone wants anything that could be called "de-growth".

 

[22lcidw]

Climate activism is about putting another money-making scheme into operation to compete with hydrocarbon activism.

Except you kill people with your crazy schemes. This planet survives on relatively cheap energy.

 

[Zincwarrior]

What is degrowth?

IN history class we studied how we degrowth'd Germany's economy in 1944 and 1945.

 

[Dekster]

degrowth is neither inherently right or wrong. It is just a matter of the particular details of what is being debated. I actually agree with the idea of having more walkable cities and public transit, but it wouldn't make sense everywhere.

 

[JBG]

degrowth is neither inherently right or wrong. It is just a matter of the particular details of what is being debated. I actually agree with the idea of having more walkable cities and public transit, but it wouldn't make sense everywhere.

Making cities inaccessible to outsiders often does not make sense.

 

[Dekster]

Making cities inaccessible to outsiders often does not make sense.

Walkable city projects don't make the area inaccessible to outsiders. Just makes them more pedestrian and bike friendly

 

[jwoodie]

"Degrowth" is nothing more than a leftist meme that was invented to camouflage its destructive agenda.

 

[JBG]

Walkable city projects don't make the area inaccessible to outsiders. Just makes them more pedestrian and bike friendly

Do you also believe in handicapped access? Just sayin'.

 

[Dekster]

Do you also believe in handicapped access? Just sayin'.

Depends on the handicap I suppose and what would be necessary to accommodate it.