Time for Degrowth? - Intermediate French

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Economic growth has been our governments’ main concern for decades now. It is the fuel that capitalism needs to survive, and by extension it is what we need to keep living comfortably.

Or so we believe.

Since the 70’s, a growing number of economists, environmentalists and experts from various fields have warned us about the negative consequences of economic growth, not only on our planet but also on our personal lives.

“Degrowth” has appeared as an alternative in order to create a more sustainable model. But what does it mean exactly? Should we all sell our cars, our houses, and start living in the forest? Or are there some more approachable ways of reducing our negative impact and living a more meaningful life?

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