Half-a-century since the workers of Lucas Aerospace proposed to shift from military to socially useful production, the idea of converting arms industries is increasingly touted. Steven Schofield argues that both the nature of military industries and the challenge of climate breakdown have changed dramatically since the 1970s and calls for a more radical, decentralised and sustainable approach to industrial and economic strategy.
Decarbonise, Demilitarise, Democratise: Building a resilient economy in a post-Covid-19 world
Steven Schofield argues that the scale of economic devastation likely to follow the Covid-19 crisis redoubles the case for a Green New Deal to rebuild more resilient, sustainable and inclusive communities.