Ecological modernisation or the 'ideal model' of sustainable development? Questions prompted at Europe's periphery

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Ecological modernization is seen be some as merely a techno-managerialist discourse ligitimating neoliberal free trade and modernization agenda, while others regard it as having more radical potential. It is argued that serious weaknesses in ecological modernization (EM) theory arise when it becomes the basis of a policy agenda, and it is important to follow a more radical, ideal model' of sustainable development.

Europe, Political aspects, Sustainable development

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Blackwood roads protest 2004: An emerging (Re)cycle of UK eco-action?

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The possibility of re-emergence of the UK eco-action is discussed by examining the theory that re-engagement with 'single issue' environmental protests is a likely direction for the UK direct action movement. There is an evidence of mobilization potential, which is inactive but susceptible, and campaigns that focus on eco-action in the UK.

United Kingdom, Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs, Highway and street construction, Highway Construction Programs, Road construction, Demonstrations and protests, Environmentalists, Environmental activists

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Utopianism and environmentalism

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Different ways that Utopianism in various aspects permeates both radical and reformist environmentalism are presented. Arguments state that reformist environmentalism rests on unrealistic premises, reflecting liberal-capitalist utopian fantasies.

Texas, Environmental law, Utopia, Texas

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