French MPs Vote to End Low Emission Zones The ZFE system was originally introduced to reduce urban pollution—but it soon faced criticism as a tool of social segregation.

Great economists like Stiglitz and Piketty are thankfully bringing more attention to devastating inequality. Our book, "Inequality by Design," helps non-economists understand the problem while providing ways that citizens can push for reforms.

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Utah Sen. Mike Lee Says Selling Off Public Lands Will Solve the West’s Housing Crisis. Past Sales Show Otherwise. Last month, Lee introduced a now-removed amendment to Trump’s policy megabill that mandated the sale of up to 3 million acres. It did little to address the challenges of building affordable housing…

The problem, Mike Lee,
has never been land shortage.
It's lack of houses
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immorality of too much money | PNAS Nexus | Oxford Academic #money #moral #wealth #inquality

Contrary to the dominant narrative, international aid for the Global South perpetuates dependency and de-development rather than development. But alternatives exist and a fairer world is possible.

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Substituting Homeownership For Pensions Undermines Solidarity Encouraging homeownership instead of economic security through social policy has been a recipe for disaster.

Substituting Homeownership For Pensions Undermines Solidarity #pensions #homeownership #inquality www.readthemaple.com/substituting...

Going off grid is a financial win for some, but it’s a threat for poorer families and the environment Both solar and battery systems costs have just dropped to the point that grid defection will save the average family money, but this could increase emissions in some cases.

Going off grid is a financial win for some, but it’s a threat for poorer families and the environment #poverty #inquality #electricy #energygrid #RenewableEnergy #solarpower theconversation.com/going-off-gr...

World’s Poor Nations Need $500 Billion of Climate Cash Per Year The world’s developing countries need around $500 billion of climate finance per year, according to a new report from the United Nations, which will pave the way for tough talks at this year’s COP29 c...

Look for some pocket change in the world's billionaires pockets and this would be taken care of: The world’s developing countries need around $500 billion of climate finance per year, a new UN report shows #inquality #ClimateDamages #ClimateChange www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Want to fight gender inequality? A review of data from 118 countries shows that development aid works Aid successfully narrowed gender gaps in nearly every country researchers examined.

Want to fight gender inequality? A review of data from 118 countries shows that development aid works #inquality #research #economy #gender #economicdevelopment #Ethiopia #Rwanda #Bangladesh #WomensRightsAreHumanRights theconversation.com/want-to-figh...