For several years I have engaged listmembers (incl. Gurstein, Courtneige, Pollard...)about the pop. link to labor issues, the growth paradigm, finite sources & sinks, and the Cornucopian and Techno-Optimist Fallacies of neo-classical economics. For the record, I am not a socialist, but define the Commons very broadly (& globally), and desire a goal of zero net pollution and zero net depletion of resources & biodiversity. Within those bounds, I am an entrepreneurial capitalist. :-) Here is a N.S. based org that has integrated some of these ideas quite well (given my first brief review). Perhaps their efforts will serve to flesh out some of my cryptic remarks! Steve Kurtz [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://fox.nstn.ca/~greenweb/gw-hp.htm The Green Web An Introduction The Green Web is a small independent research group and network with a left biocentric perspective. (This is a socially- conscious tendency within the deep ecology movement.) The Green Web aims to serve the needs of activists in the environmental and green movements. The nucleus of the Green Web is based in Nova Scotia, Canada. Our network of information distribution and exchange exists on a local, provincial, national, and international level. We believe the world-wide industrial capitalist system is destroying the Earth. This system, with its human-centered view of nature as a "resource" and its roots in endless economic growth and consumerism, has us all on a death path. Needed are new ecological, social, political, spiritual and cultural visions, and a reduction in human population. A new environmental ethic and associated environmental economics are required. Societies have to be ecologically sustainable for the survival of all species on Earth. Green Web Literature We have so far produced or reproduced sixty eight Bulletins, plus a number of articles, book reviews, etc. Any material may be freely reproduced with acknowledgement and if no profit is made. Green Web Bulletins have covered a number of main themes: green theory and philosophy - including left biocentric theory, deep ecology, green movement and party discussions, relationship between the Green and the Red, deep ecology/animal rights relationships, etc; the critique of 'sustainable development'; forestry and the pulp and paper industry; forestry biocides and their use; wildlife, wild nature and protected areas - terrestrial and marine; marine issues; environmental-aboriginal relationships; natural gas, gas pipelines, and the Sable gas project. We do not solicit or accept government or corporate funding, but financial assistance from those who support our work is much appreciated and needed. If possible send a donation when ordering through the mail, to cover the costs of photocopying and postage. To make contact, to receive the Green Web Literature List or to share information, please write or e-mail us. To obtain any of the Green Web publications, write to us at: Green Web, R.R. #3, Saltsprings, Nova Scotia, Canada, BOK 1PO E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Go to: The Green Web Green Web Publications: Bulletins (Part I) Green Web Publications: Bulletins (Part II) Green Web Publications: Book Reviews and other Articles Left Biocentrism & Deep Ecology Platform A Taste of Green Web Writings and Left Biocentrism Back Next http://fox.nstn.ca/~greenweb/gw-hp.htm Last updated: March 04, 2000