A talk by William Mitchell titled "Portland: A Black Perspective" hosted

A talk by William Mitchell titled "Portland: A Black Perspective" hosted by the Pearl District Neighborhood Association, Portland, Oregon on July 1, 2020.  

Ecological economics is crucial because the global economy depletes natural resources, yet traditional economic models often disregard its biophysical foundations. This perspective is highlighted

Ecological economics is crucial because the global economy depletes natural resources, yet traditional economic models often disregard its biophysical foundations. This perspective is highlighted by bio-ecologist and ecological economist William Rees in an INET interview.

Rees, Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia’s School of Community and Regional Planning, emphasizes the need for this approach.

UBC Professor William Rees argues that climate change is the largest collective

UBC Professor William Rees argues that climate change is the largest collective threat humankind has ever faced as we are now a global culture. Individual choices to reduce their eco-footprint will not have a huge effect. Sustainability is not about acting alone, but is a collective enterprise so we must make our cities so it is possible for our citizens to live a sustainable life. We are all on the Titanic together.