Category Archives: explainers

We already have degrowth in Britain – really?

Posted on 15 February, 2023 by Mark Burton

The Guardian’s economics editor has written an article on the impact of the economic impact of the preventative public health measures used in the first phase of the Covid 19 pandemic.  In passing he makes the rather surprising statement that … Continue reading →

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The renewed clamour for growth: ignorance, stupidity or immorality?

Posted on 26 July, 2022 by The Steady State Manchester team

We are currently seeing renewed calls from leading politicians for a focus on “growth”, by which they mean economic growth, as measured by Gross Domestic Product, or GDP. The Conservative contenders are doing it, and Labour’s current leadership are too. … Continue reading →

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Communicating about degrowth: an interview

Posted on 11 July, 2022 by The Steady State Manchester team

In this interview with Dave Darby of LowImpact.org, SSM’s Mark Burton talks about the problems that economic growth brings and the degrowth alternative. It is an introductory treatment: for more detail, do explore our website and our publications. Low Impact … Continue reading →

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The Carbon and Planning Workbook

Posted on 8 November, 2021 by The Steady State Manchester team

This is a guide for local campaigners who want to estimate the carbon (greenhouse gas) consequences of proposed planning developments on local land. It takes you through the various aspects to consider and data that you can use in your … Continue reading →

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Degrowth in Manchester – a new resource

Posted on 17 March, 2021 by The Steady State Manchester team

We are really pleased to endorse this initiative from Neriya and Maddy, two second year students at the University of Manchester.  In this guest post they explain their ‘zine idea, which you can download or read online, from the links … Continue reading →

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There must be some way out of here: policies, politics and possibilities in the pancrisis.

Posted on 9 November, 2020 by The Steady State Manchester team

There must be some way out of here: policies, politics and possibilities in the pancrisis. by Mark H Burton This article was commissioned by the online journal 15/15\15 Revista para una nueva civilización.  The article appears there in Spanish translation … Continue reading →

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Is this the best we can do to Plan for the Future?

Posted on 25 October, 2020 by The Steady State Manchester team

Is this the best we can do to Plan for the Future? by Carolyn Kagan updated 28 October with a link to our consultation response The UK Government has issued a White Paper intended to reform the planning system in … Continue reading →

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Imagining an alternative future for Greater Manchester

Posted on 12 March, 2020 by The Steady State Manchester team

By Mark Burton and Carolyn Kagan reposted from Greater Manchester Housing Action website, 11 March, 2020 For some years now, Greater Manchester has been trying to agree a grand plan for land use: the Spatial Framework. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), … Continue reading →

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