In the media
Why a Green New Deal is sensible economics
Writing for the Progressive Economy Forum, Ann Pettifor argues that if we are to survive earth systems breakdown, we must begin by transforming the Treasury and removing the politicians that threaten the futures of today’s younger generations.
A Green New Deal for Britain – do we need a Kennedy moment to bring it about?
This letter was published in the Guardian on 14 May 2019: Your editorial (13 May) correctly states that Britain needs a Green New Deal now, and indeed in your letters page last autumn (10 September) our report detailing what form such a “jobs in every...
Ensuring public support for activists’ demands
Colin Hines had this letter in the Financial Times on 4 May 2019: Your editorial “Enter the age of activism on climate change”, April 27) correctly welcomes the passing of the intergenerational baton from Sir David Attenborough to Greta Thunberg. However, to result in...
Greta Thunberg hits the nail on the head
This letter was in The Guardian on 24 April 2019: Greta Thunberg hits the nail on the head in calling for more support from the older generation and for the unions to get more active in tackling climate change (Activist lends support to general strike for the climate,...
Larry Elliott on the Green New Deal
In 2007, Larry Elliott met a friend to discuss the financial crisis. Over the course of the evening, and several drinks, they cooked up the Green New Deal – a plan to deal with the effects of the economic crisis and the threat of climate change. They formed the Green New Deal Group and, though Gordon Brown and Barack Obama briefly flirted with the idea, it did not progress much further.
How the Green New Deal was hatched in a London bar
In 2007, Green New Deal Group member and Guardian journalist, Larry Elliott, met a friend to discuss the financial crisis. Over the course of the evening, and several drinks, they cooked up the Green New Deal – a plan to deal with the effects of the economic crisis and the threat of climate change. They formed the Green New Deal Group and, though Gordon Brown and Barack Obama briefly flirted with the idea, it did not progress much further.
The answer to climate breakdown and austerity? A green new deal
Business as usual is causing environmental destruction and spiralling inequality. Our bill is a radical plan to address both, says Caroline Lucas writing about the Green New Deal bill in the Guardian Faced with unprecedented challenges, politicians appear more divided...
MPs launch ‘Green New Deal’ bill for UK to drive radical action on environment
MPs have taken the first steps towards a “Green New Deal” for the UK to accelerate efforts to cut emissions while transforming the economy and tackling inequality.
Green QE can apply to the Bank of England too
Caroline Lucas MP, a member of the Green New Deal Group, had this letter published in the Financial Times on 13 March 2019: Green QE can apply to the Bank of England too From Caroline Lucas MP, House of Commons, UK Your editorial’s call for the EU’s European...
The New Deal and a Green New Deal – turning economic and environmental disasters into an opportunity for national, public renewal
Andrew Simms explores the potential of the Green New Deal for the Rapid Transition Alliance, and asks what lessons can be learned from the New Deal A proposal for a Green New Deal from the dynamic new Democratic representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has become a...