Both The Guardian and BBC have reported over 180 UK public libraries have closed because of funding cuts, stating that deprived areas 'were four times more likely' to lose out.

Such statements reinforce the necessity of campaigns such as 'Books Forever' by organizations like https://www.woodstreetmission.org.uk. In 2023, WSM distributed over 20,000 books to children across Manchester.

#books #manchester #uk #news #politics #art #culture #media #reading #community #bbc

This film about #degrowth was posted on the #BBC iplayer site at the beginning of August and I can't see evidence it has been broadcast.

It gives a pretty good overview, using the work of people in and around #Barcelona as the focus (which sadly might limit its appeal here).

It could be a good film to show at events as an introduction to discussion or briefings about degrowth.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0021tt7/can-degrowth-save-the-world

Can 'Degrowth' Save the World?

A group of academics and activists are questioning the possibility of endless economic growth on a finite planet and calling for a bold solution: degrowth.

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