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Thoughts on Pope Francis’ Laudato Si

June 23, 2015/14 Comments/in Climate Change, Consumption, Economic Growth, Environment, Population, Poverty, Religion, Steady State Economy, The Daly News /by Brian Czech

by Herman Daly

As a Protestant Christian, my devotion to the Catholic Church has been rather minimal, based largely on respect for early church history and for the love of an aunt who was a nun. In recent times, the Catholic Church’s opposition to birth control, plus the pedophile and cover-up scandals, further alienated me. Like many others, I first viewed Pope Francis as perhaps a breath of fresh air, but little more. After reading his encyclical on environment and justice,

Preempting a Misleading Argument: Why Environmental Problems Will Stop Tracking with GDP

May 13, 2015/1 Comment/in Brian Czech, Consumption, Economic Growth, Environment, Population, Steady State Economy, The Daly News /by Brian Czech

Brian explains how GDP growth will eventually stop tracking with environmental damage–but the reasons may not be what you’d expect!

Are We Hard-Wired to Think We Can Grow Forever?

October 30, 2014/7 Comments/in Population, Steady State Economy, The Daly News /by Brian Czech

Is there an evolutionary mechanism stopping us from living within our planetary constraints? If so, can we overcome it before it is too late?

Voluntary Simplicity and the Steady-State Economy

January 6, 2014/7 Comments/in Consumption, Economic Growth, Population, Steady State Economy, Sustainability, The Daly News /by Brian Czech

People who live simply and mindfully set the example for the good life in a steady state economy.

Maybe It’s Time to Offend a Few Folks

April 22, 2013/17 Comments/in Consumption, Population, Sustainability, The Daly News /by Brian Czech

Alexandra Paul says it’s time to put aside politeness when it comes to opening a dialogue about overpopulation.

Pulsing Paradigm or Steady State?

February 11, 2013/6 Comments/in Consumption, Economic Growth, Steady State Economy, Sustainability, The Daly News /by Brian Czech

Howard Odum’s conception of a “pulse” offers some food for thought about how to establish of a steady state economy.

Efficiency and Entrepreneurship: Key Ingredients for Infinite Growth

November 20, 2012/3 Comments/in Consumption, Economic Growth, Economic Policy, Environment, Technology, The Daly News /by Brian Czech

Professor Mountebank sets the record straight: the magic of infinite growth comes from the magic of ever-increasing efficiency.

Selecting “Surrogate Species” for Conservation: How About an 800-Pounder?

September 23, 2012/6 Comments/in Consumption, Economic Growth, Economic Policy, Environment, Sustainability, The Daly News /by Brian Czech

Brian Czech offers sound advice for conservation professionals and everyone else concerned with protecting wildlife and ecosystems.

Population and a Dose of Common Sense

September 16, 2012/3 Comments/in Consumption, Economic Policy, Environment, Population, Poverty, The Daly News /by Brian Czech

Blake Alcott navigates the mine field of population policy and manages to defuse a mine or two along the way.

“Steady State Economy” — a Positive Vision in International Affairs

July 15, 2012/4 Comments/in Consumption, Economic Growth, Economic Policy, Steady State Economy, Sustainability, The Daly News /by Brian Czech

Brian Czech reflects on his experience at Rio+20, including agreement among delegates about the need for steady state economics.