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17.10.2018
Solidarity and Democracy in the CityDemocracy

Change in Poland today is part of a broader global transformation, and one which sees a deep urban-rural divide. What role can cities play in stopping the authoritarian populist wave?

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10.10.2018
The New Urban Crisis: Beyond the Superstar CityWelfare and Social Issues

Richard Florida's critical assessment of inequality within and between cities diagnoses the problem, but fails to offer real answers.

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09.10.2018
Ending the EU’s Growth MantraPost-Growth

An interview with European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager on whether the time has come to leave growth behind.

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03.10.2018
The Environmental Dividend: Greening in Times of PopulismFinance and Economy

An exploration of the environmental dividend as a response to the mistrust of green taxation.

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01.10.2018
From Energy Education to Clean Air: Holistic Policies in ActionClimate and Energy

Investments in energy efficiency would tackle smog in Poland, but education is key to their success.

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27.09.2018
Dirty Rare Metals: Digging Deeper into the Energy TransitionGreen Transition

While green tech promises to save the planet through connectivity, the digital economy's material demands are increasingly unsustainable.

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24.09.2018
Peace, Politics and Green Possibilities in South KoreaPolitics

An interview with the Korean Green co-chair on progressive struggles, prospects, and politics in Northeast Asia.

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21.09.2018
Climate Protection in Local Communities: the Polish ExampleClimate and Energy

In local climate strategies in Poland, energy poverty and smog are key issues.

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19.09.2018
Hardwiring the Future: The Threat of Discrimination by DesignPolitics

If new technologies are not regulated boldly, we could find ourselves in a technochauvinist dystopia.

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17.09.2018
EU Action on Plastic: A Promising Step for Cleaner SeasPolitics

An interview with Italian Green MEP Marco Affronte on how recent EU legislation on plastic is a milestone in the fight against global plastic pollution.

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