It means endeavouring to think like the Earth itself, employing ecological wisdom to solve our problems. Instead of manipulating genes and using pesticides, we should try to enhance food production using the resources of nature itself. B y studying natural cycles and mutually beneficial relationships, we can solve problems by fostering ecological harmony rather than dominating and destroying the ecosystems on which we depend. Curbing corporate power T ransnational corporations drive our current ecologically-destructive economy. Yet there are fewer and fewer controls on corporations.
M ake shareholders legally liable for the damages caused by corporations.
This would provide investors with a strong incentive to choose ethical investments and halt corporate activities that harm. I nstitute a mechanism to revoke the corporate charters of companies that repeatedly violate pollution laws, harm employees or commit criminal offences. C reate international mechanisms to regulate corporations and financial institutions. I n the longer term, we must reshape the very purpose of economic activity. Nor is it merely a system of making and selling things.