Left Out: [FULL EPISODE] Stephanie Kelton on MMT and debunking budget deficit myths, March 8,

Left Out: [FULL EPISODE] Stephanie Kelton on MMT and debunking budget deficit myths, March 8, 2018

In this episode, Professor Kelton debunks budget deficit and government spending myths, and explains why understanding how our monetary system works is crucial to making the political and economic case for important programs like universal health care, free public higher education, infrastructure investment, and more. We also explore some current economic issues, including how we might be able to cancel all public and private student debt in the U.S., and lastly the role and challenges of women in economics.

Stephanie Kelton is a leading American economist and a Professor of Public Policy and Economics at Stony Brook University. Kelton was Chief Economist on the U.S. Senate Budget Committee and Economic Advisor to the Bernie 2016 presidential campaign. She's most known for being a pioneer of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT).

Climate change is a major global challenge. Ashley, founder and CEO of waste technology startup Monty Compost Co, proposes composting as a sustainable solution to this problem.

With dual

Climate change is a major global challenge. Ashley, founder and CEO of waste technology startup Monty Compost Co, proposes composting as a sustainable solution to this problem.

With dual degrees in Business Management and IT from the University of Queensland (2018) and international experience, Ashley founded Monty Compost Co. The company develops hardware and digital technologies for efficient, accessible composting, directly addressing the significant challenge of organic and food waste.

In her TEDx talk, Ashley will share powerful insights on achieving sustainability and solving climate change through innovative composting. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

There needs to be a fundamental shift in the global approach to tackling climate change and the circular economy can play an essential role. 45% of global greenhouse gas emissions come from how we

There needs to be a fundamental shift in the global approach to tackling climate change and the circular economy can play an essential role. 45% of global greenhouse gas emissions come from how we make and use products like buildings, cars and clothes, and how we produce food.

Per Klevnäs is a managing consultant and economist with experience from 100+ energy, resource and climate related projects internationally since the early 2000s. Previous roles have included as an expert in McKinsey’s sustainability practice, Research Director of the New Climate Economy Project, a senior manager at the Stockholm Environment Institute, and Managing Director of an economic consultancy.

At Material Economics, Per help companies set the right direction in the face of new business requirements connected with resource and sustainability topics. He has worked widely across energy, basic materials, manufacturing, and utilities on topics ranging from investment due diligence and acquisition scanning, low-carbon growth strategies, investment planning, product and technology development, and regulatory strategy.

Technology is vital for sustainable agriculture, especially in water conservation. Techniques like drip irrigation precisely deliver water, while hydroponics recycles every drop, boosting yields

Technology is vital for sustainable agriculture, especially in water conservation. Techniques like drip irrigation precisely deliver water, while hydroponics recycles every drop, boosting yields ten-fold and strengthening plants. The focus is on "right-tech," not just high or low, paving the way for autonomous farms.

Sachin, CEO of Simply Fresh Private Limited, exemplifies this innovation. His team successfully combined hydroponic soil-less farming with AI to create "Farm in A Box" (FiAB), India's largest state-of-the-art precision farm. This transformative approach was shared at a TEDx event.

Join CLG Europe’s Materials & Products Taskforce and the Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy at their report launch event. This discussion will focus on how the Digital

Join CLG Europe’s Materials & Products Taskforce and the Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy at their report launch event. This discussion will focus on how the Digital Product Passport (DPP) can accelerate the EU's transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy.

The event features prominent speakers from the European Parliament, European Commission, research institutions, NGOs, and industry leaders including Saint-Gobain, ROCKWOOL Group, and Hydro.

MEP Jakop Dalunde, shadow rapporteur for the ITRE opinion on the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, will host the discussion.

Aura Tegría Cristancho, a 26-year-old indigenous lawyer from Colombia's U'wa Nation, has been the legal advisor to the U'wa Association of Traditional Authorities and Councils (ASOU'WA) since

Aura Tegría Cristancho, a 26-year-old indigenous lawyer from Colombia's U'wa Nation, has been the legal advisor to the U'wa Association of Traditional Authorities and Councils (ASOU'WA) since late 2013.

In September 2017, Aura toured the U.S., sharing the U'wa message of respecting Mother Earth and their generational fight to protect ancestral lands from oil drilling and resource extraction.

Aura emphasizes the U'wa belief that the world is a house supported by vital pillars. She urges non-indigenous people to abandon greed and protect Mother Earth, warning that once her "blood" (oil) is gone, no wealth can restore nature's harmony. Learn more at amazonwatch.org.