EcoLabs

How did we end up here?

With back in office, Dr Jason Hickel argues in the latest article from The Ecologist that it’s not just about flawed candidates or campaign mistakes—the root issue runs deeper, straight into the heart of liberal .

The ’ struggle isn’t simply bad strategy; it’s the failure of an entire ideology that no longer resonates with people’s real needs.

‘ has failed’, unwilling to take bold steps on issues like public , , and the transition because they threaten the interests of the wealthy elite.

The result? An opening for populism to take the stage, exploiting the lack of genuine change for working people.

🔗 Read the full story > https://theecologist.org/2024/nov/06/how-trump-won-election

I’ll be doing a lightening talk at the Design for Planet Collective in Bristol and online Monday night. It’s free in person and online. Including some local design for sustainability organising for a Wales and South West Design for Planet community.

🔗 Sign up for the in-person event: https://ow.ly/umPn50TFmAZ
🔗 Sign up to join us online: https://ow.ly/ZeoC50TFmB0

Two clever and gorgeously produced books arrived today!

In my attempts to help highlight greenwashing, I have encountered resistance in the form of sexism. In response to these experiences, I have made a handy graphic as it seems that far too many people cannot recognise sexism when it is happening. It seems to be proliferating in far too many places so perhaps this tool will help people identify it.
Blog: https://ecolabsblog.com/2023/08/05/sexism-and-greenwash/

New blog! Beyond Anthropocene Ontopolitics https://ecolabsblog.com/2022/09/15/beyond-anthropocene-ontopolitics/

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