degrowth
Americannoun
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an economic policy centering lower levels of consumption and production with a view towards environmental and economic sustainability.
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a decrease in size, value, or quantity.
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The new kind of fair mobility is a central idea of degrowth.
From Salon ● May 3, 2024
My idea is basically degrowth is focusing on what is necessary rather than what is profitable.
From Salon ● May 3, 2024
"This is open to misunderstanding that degrowth denies technology to try to go back to nature or something like that. This is absurd."
From Salon ● May 3, 2024
So how do degrowth and convivial technology play out in practice?
From Scientific American ● Oct. 11, 2022
Similarly, degrowth advocates for more affordable, sustainable and varied housing options, such as small homes and shared, collaborative housing.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 11, 2022
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