STWR - Share The World's Resources

If CO2 emissions must be reduced below 350 ppm as James Hansen reports, what does it actually mean? In essence, it means that we've got to transform the world's economy far more quickly than we'd hoped, writes Bill McKibben.

It is not true that a study of markets and economic theory should count for nothing - but neither should Homo economicus, a man motivated solely by self-interested desire, count for absolutely everything. Our lives consist of much more than buying and selling, says Ernest Partridge.

As the world economy continues to deteriorate, the American public must influence a momentous turnaround in global priorities and light the way for other countries in how to live a simpler, more sustainable lifestyle, writes Mohammed Mesbahi and Adam W. Parsons.

The UN Climate Conference in Poznan failed to achieve any breakthrough towards a global climate deal - a sign not merely of bad timing, but of a fundamentally flawed system that takes no account of climate justice, argues Oscar Reyes.

Recent efforts by the British Government to stop robbery on the high seas obscures a more menacing form of theft - the UK's attractive portfolio of  tropical and temperate islands in which pinstriped pirates can bury their treasure, argues George Monbiot.

Humankind is capable of saving the Earth if we stand by the principles of solidarity and harmony with nature - guaranteeing the fundamental participation of all citizens as active stakeholders at a national, regional and global level, writes Evo Morales.

As the world anticipates a severe recession in 2009,  the development of economic alternatives such as a new legal tender, a regional monetary zone and equitable trade system may help Latin America buck the trend, says Laura Carlsen.

World leaders led by President-elect Barack Obama may be needed to help agree even a modest U.N. climate treaty in 2009 after a rift deepened between rich and poor nations over funds and new goals to cut emissions. Reported by Alister Doyle.

The UN has stated that oil supply is expected to plateau in 2020 - a shocking development that has the potential to cause severe economic, social and political disruption unless dependence on petroleum is curbed, argues George Monbiot.

What if we woke up one day to find that human beings eventually made environmentally-sound decisions in their daily life? A sustainable life that is kind to the planet is entirely possible, and by pressing all the right buttons it creates its own energy to thrive, writes Andrew Simms and Joe Smith.