Magazine
Green New Deal
November 17, 2009
A green wave is currently sweeping the United States. Renewable energies and environmentally friendly technologies are being promoted on a large scale. We are in the middle of a transformation crisis for capitalism - clearly a paradigm change is under way. This issue of Böll.Thema sheds light on how we can set the course for the future.

The monstrous sums governments are now mobilising to give the economy a boost must be used to create a sustainable economy and society. If we let this historic opportunity pass us by, successive generations will inherit not just horrendous national debts but also an enormous pile of unsolved problems. This appeal is not just directed at governments and parliaments. We need a great social awakening if we wish to use this crisis to reform capitalism and improve the world.

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