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Living The Good Life In A Non-Growth World: Investigating The Role Of Hierarchy, Part 2


by Blair Fix
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Summary
Humanity s most pressing need is to learn how to live within our planet s boundaries - something that likely means doing without economic growth. How, then, can we create a non-growth society that is both just and equitable? I attempt to address this question by looking at an aspect of sustainability (and equity) that is not often discussed: the growth of
hierarchy. As societies consume more energy, they tend to become more hierarchical. At the same time, the growth of hierarchy also seems to be a key driver of income/resource inequality. In this essay, I review the evidence for the joint relation between energy, hierarchy and inequality. I then speculate about what it implies for achieving a sustainable and equitable future. ....

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Market Design for the Clean Energy Transition: Advancing Long-Term Approaches


Market Design for the Clean Energy Transition: Advancing Long-Term Approaches
December 16, 2020 to December 17, 2020
12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
WRI partnered with Resources for the Future to co-host a workshop aimed at advancing proposals for organized long-term electricity market designs.
Rapid expansion of zero- and low-carbon generating capacity requires effective policy frameworks for both vertically integrated utilities and organized (restructured) electricity markets. A vibrant debate has emerged regarding how well existing market designs in the U.S. can enable the investments needed for an affordable, reliable, deeply decarbonized electric grid that relies heavily on generation resources with variable output and zero or very low operating costs; and serves load that could grow rapidly in the decades ahead as electricity plays a pivotal role in decarbonizing other sectors of the economy. ....

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