Kate Aronoff's book 'Overheated: How Capitalism Broke the Planet – And How We Fight Back' argues that capitalism, especially its neoliberal variant, has pushed Earth's life support systems to the brink and continues to undermine efforts to address climate change. The book discusses the shift in the fossil fuel industry from outright denial to influencing climate policies to protect their business model. Aronoff advocates for the Green New Deal as a means to radically transform society and combat climate change, criticizing the current reliance on market mechanisms and private sector planning. The interview also touches on the concept of 'eco-apartheid' and the need for a different relationship between states and the private sector.

Degrowth advocates, like anthropologist Jason Hickel, argue that economic growth in the Global North is driving the ecological crisis and that only degrowth can avert it. Hickel's book 'Less is More' posits that degrowth is a matter of global justice and decolonization, necessary to address the disproportionate resource consumption and emissions of wealthy nations. He traces the concept's roots to anti-colonial leaders and criticizes the current economic system for perpetuating imperialist exploitation of the Global South. Hickel suggests that a Global Green New Deal should prioritize rapid decarbonization in the Global North, address resource consumption, and ensure a just energy transition. He calls for solidarity with Global South movements and a shift in green politics to embrace anti-capitalist and anti-imperialist frameworks.

The podcast discussed in the article was produced as part of the Mobilive project, which focuses on the live performance sector. It provides insights into the study of cross-border employment, particularly concerning social security and the employment status of workers who are highly mobile. The podcast features a moderator named Olaf Bruns from b-Media, who presumably guides the conversation and explores the challenges and dynamics of the live performance industry as they relate to the mobility of its workforce.

The RegioStars Awards recognized five European projects for their innovative contributions to regional development, job creation, and improving lives. The awards were part of the 'European Week of Regions and Cities' and marked 30 years of the EU's Cohesion policy. Winners included a Finnish project for recycling cotton, a Welsh language revitalization initiative, and a Spanish protocol supporting refugees. The European Commission's DG Regio and the European Committee of Regions praised the projects for their inspirational value and positive impact.