Tag: nature

From Bats and Newts to Bankers: Why the UK Is Making the Wrong Choice

When Ecuador rewrote its constitution in 2008, it did something extraordinary: it gave legal rights to the planet itself. Nature was no longer just a resource to be exploited; rivers, forests, and ecosystems were recognised as having the right to “exist, persist, and regenerate.” This bold move, rooted in indigenous wisdom, set a global precedent. … Continue reading From Bats and Newts to Bankers: Why the UK Is Making the Wrong Choice →

If Everyone Lived Like the Average American, We’d Need Five Planets—Here’s What We Can Do Instead

“But what can one person do about it?” said 8.2 billion people. It’s easy to feel powerless in the face of global overconsumption. But there is a way forward—one that benefits both people and the planet. It starts with personal growth, stepping off the hedonic treadmill, and embracing a life of eudaimonic wellbeing. Here’s why … Continue reading If Everyone Lived Like the Average American, We’d Need Five Planets—Here’s What We Can Do Instead →