Economic Security

With the financial crisis that emerged before the end of the new century's first decade, many are now questioning the previously unquestionable mantra of "economic growth" as the top national, state and local priority for policy and planning. We can however leave aside this ideological baggage by focusing on the need for economic security. Here we address the basic need for adequate and meaningful livelihoods that provide the basis for improving our quality of life and pursuing our idea of happiness. Here we can also ask and hopefully answer "how much is enough."

Economic Security News

President Obama sets sustainability goals for federal agencies

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Date: 
October 6, 2009

Yesterday President Obama signed an executive order "to establish an integrated strategy towards sustainability in the Federal Government and to make reduction of greenhouse gas emissions a priority for Federal agencies.

With an economy in shambles, the midwest goes green

Date: 
July 16, 2009

Leaders recognize that the industries that once powered its economy are gone forever and now turn to renewable energy manufacturing and technologies for a new green economy in the midwest.

Pew Center study on 'The Clean Economy' shows growth in NY green jobs

Date: 
June 20, 2009

A new Pew Center study The Clean Economy: Repowering Jobs, Businesses and Investments Across America, shows that green jobs are growing more than twice as fast as all other jobs.

New report shows that clean-energy policies can fight poverty and raise US living standards

Date: 
June 18, 2009

The Natural Resources Defense Council and Green for All released a report "Green Prosperity: How Clean-Energy Policies Can Fight Poverty and Raise Living Standard in the United States" with the Political Economy Research Institute (PERI).

Report on 'Green Prosperity' shows benefits of clean energy investments

Date: 
June 18, 2009

The Natural Resources Defense Council and Green for All released a reportGreen Prosperity: How Clean-Energy Policies Can Fight Poverty and Raise Living Standard in the United States” with the Political Economy Research Institute (PERI).