Building a new environmentalism

Building a new environmentalism - 26 Oct 2012 - James' Blog: a blog

Building a new environmentalism

We may see the development of green business models and technologies as the primary route towards a more sustainable economy, but we are not as dismissive of traditional green thinking and its "emphasis on limits and transforming societal values", as Kingsnorth alleges. Much of the most interesting New Environmentalist thinking has nothing to do with technology. It is rooted in the kind of behaviour change old school environmentalists have been trying to instigate, largely unsuccessfully, for decades. We do understand essential environmental limits and want to find a new way of operating within them by re-engineering GDP and other economic indicators to eventually support a stable, closed loop economy. We want to gradually transform societal values to promote more livable, localised communities and shared, efficient consumption. Where technology is harnessed in this contex...

Full article: http://www.businessgreen.com/bg/james-blog/2220056/buildi...

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@DuncWilliamson » 21 Nov '12, 9pm
RT @RichardMcLellan: It is not an ideal world, and let us not pretend the current approach is working: [link]
@RichardMcLellan » 21 Nov '12, 8pm
It is not an ideal world, and let us not pretend the current approach is working: [link]
@Oliver_Geden » 14 Nov '12, 9am
Building a new environmentalism? [link] via @businessgreen #climate #2degrees
@JessicaBG » 13 Nov '12, 4pm
ICYM, @JanezPotocnikEU wants you to read @James_BG's manifesto for a new environmentalism [link] …
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RT @BMBRUSSELSENVI: Is there a #neoenvironmentalism ? read interesting op-ed article here [link] @DiederikP @netia @LawrieMcLaren
@BMBRUSSELSENVI » 13 Nov '12, 1pm
Is there a #neoenvironmentalism ? read interesting op-ed article here [link] @DiederikP @netia @LawrieMcLaren
@paleartico » 13 Nov '12, 12pm
RT @JanezPotocnikEU: This is the article by @James_BG I mentioned in my speech today. A must read. [link]
@JanezPotocnikEU » 13 Nov '12, 12pm
This is the article by @James_BG I mentioned in my speech today. A must read. [link]
@James_BG » 09 Nov '12, 3pm
Wonder how close US "new environmentalists" are to my imperfect treatise on the topic [link]
@James_BG » 05 Nov '12, 10am
New Environmentalism in action? [link]
@James_BG » 01 Nov '12, 5pm
More interesting comments trickling in on my New Environmentalism treatise - seems like it has struck a chord [link]
@franjangle » 01 Nov '12, 12pm
#environment How to move forward despite the naysayers - and fast: Building a new environmentalism [link] via @onswipe
@envirobastards » 31 Oct '12, 12pm
Recommended read : Great blog post from @James_BG at @BusinessGreen on the emergence of #neo-environmentalism : [link]
@Van_Patten » 30 Oct '12, 2pm
RT @clim8resistance: Another attempt to redefine environmentalism as pragmatism [link] by @James_BG & why NewEnv'ism fails [link]
@clim8resistance » 30 Oct '12, 1pm
Another attempt to redefine environmentalism as pragmatism [link] by @James_BG & why NewEnv'ism fails [link]
@WillN_BG » 30 Oct '12, 1pm
Some great responses to @James_BG's New Environmentalism manifesto. What do you make of it? [link]
@HuwpHuw » 30 Oct '12, 9am
RT @JessicaBG: If you missed this, you must take 10 mins this week to read @James_BG's essay on building a new environmentalism [link]
@JessicaBG » 30 Oct '12, 9am
If you missed this, you must take 10 mins this week to read @James_BG's essay on building a new environmentalism [link]
@BusinessGreen » 29 Oct '12, 5pm
ICYM @James_BG makes the case for a New Environmentalism #longread [link]
@James_BG » 29 Oct '12, 3pm
If Building a New Environmentalism was the starting point for a series of related essays, what else needs addressing [link]
@James_BG » 29 Oct '12, 2pm
ICYM or have not had the time for a #longread here's the new @businessgreen new environmentalist manifesto [link]
@James_BG » 29 Oct '12, 9am
Some fascinating comments in response to my Building a New Environmentalism treatise [link] Still keen to hear any feedback
@Edrichus » 28 Oct '12, 7pm
Building a new environmentalism [link] via @onswipe
@bblbatteries » 28 Oct '12, 7am
Just Read an excellent thought provoking article from a guy about a new form of environmentalism! You have a read.. [link]
@FOECardiff » 27 Oct '12, 7pm
Building a new environmentalism [link] #environment [link] #sustainable #business
@PennyShepherdUK » 27 Oct '12, 9am
RT @Xtoph1: Building a new environmentalism - 26 Oct 2012 - James' Blog: a blog from BusinessGreen. Long but worth reading [link]
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“@Riotta 'A manifesto for New Environmentalism' @corradoclini [link]” @FranFerrante @gonufrio @distefanonova @sergioferraris
@Xtoph1 » 26 Oct '12, 9pm
Building a new environmentalism - 26 Oct 2012 - James' Blog: a blog from BusinessGreen. Long but worth reading [link]
@BBWS_CIC » 26 Oct '12, 6pm
RT @SimonBilsboroug: Vision for future has to be backed & entirely focused on rapid deployment of green technologies & business models: [link]
@SimonBilsboroug » 26 Oct '12, 6pm
Vision for future has to be backed & entirely focused on rapid deployment of green technologies & business models: [link]
@Alorenzen » 26 Oct '12, 6pm
Could not help adding my comments to @James_BG thought provoking piece 'Building a new environmentalism' [link]
@jbb88 » 26 Oct '12, 4pm
And this too please | Greens vs. Science? [link] oh and this | Building a new environmentalism [link]
@Teresaribera » 26 Oct '12, 3pm
Neo-ambientales: ingenuidad, marketing o única manera de afrontar retos económicos @BusinessGreen @James_BG [link]
@BusinessGreen » 26 Oct '12, 3pm
ICYM: @James_BG on how a new form of environmentalism is our best hope of tackling looming economic challenges [link]
@spilling_greens » 26 Oct '12, 3pm
Insightful and pragmatic article from @James_BG on #NewEnvironmentalism [link]
@MarieR__ » 26 Oct '12, 1pm
.@James_BG on 'New Environmentalism' [link] My head exploded half way through. I'm now a green dripping splat on the wall.
@HilaryComms » 26 Oct '12, 12pm
RT @Steve_Tomlin: [link] Having read rationale for a NEW environmentalism Attenborough claims that only a major disaster will change USA
@Steve_Tomlin » 26 Oct '12, 12pm
[link] Having read rationale for a NEW environmentalism Attenborough claims that only a major disaster will change USA
@ConnectFriday » 26 Oct '12, 9am
RT @GarethKane: Building a new environmentalism by @James_BG [link] > i agree with James!
@GarethKane » 26 Oct '12, 9am
Building a new environmentalism by @James_BG [link] > i agree with James!
@stuartpoore » 26 Oct '12, 9am
Typically incisive piece from @James_BG on "neo environmentalism" [link]
@Steve_Tomlin » 26 Oct '12, 9am
[link] If you do nothing else today read this ..if you believe in a sustainable future *New Environmentalism*
@GSmeeton » 26 Oct '12, 9am
BusinessGreen: Building a new environmentalism [link] - interesting blog by @James_BG; alot here that chimes with WWF aims
@harperga » 26 Oct '12, 9am
Friday treatises-New greens by @James_BG [link] & green science by @AJCorner and @alicebell [link]
@l_georgeson » 26 Oct '12, 9am
RT @Future_Planet: Brilliant, brilliant stuff from @James_BG - essential reading: Building a new environmentalism - [link] via @businessgreen
@Future_Planet » 26 Oct '12, 9am
Brilliant, brilliant stuff from @James_BG - essential reading: Building a new environmentalism - [link] via @businessgreen
@guynewey » 26 Oct '12, 9am
RT @Adam_Grant_Bell: . @James_BG on the New Environmentalism - a fascinating reply to @paulkingsnorth [link]
@biolyrics » 26 Oct '12, 9am
RT @PlanktonMath: Building a new environmentalism | @James_BG. [link]
@Adam_Grant_Bell » 26 Oct '12, 8am
. @James_BG on the New Environmentalism - a fascinating reply to @paulkingsnorth [link]