From George Monbiot’s Blog. The Guardian, June 26 2009 It would be laughable anywhere else. But, so everyone says, the Waxman-Markey bill which is likely to be passed in Congress today or tomorrow, is the best we can expect – from America. The...
What's Next for the Ecosocialist International Network?
The Ecosocialist International Network was founded with great enthusiasm and optimism in October 2007, but since then it seems to have stalled. A discussion has begun on what needs to be done now. Related posts… (auto-generated) What the new IPCC...
UK climate change policies 'dangerously optimistic'
The UK government’s policies are significantly stronger than those of the Canada and the United States – but scientists say they still have only a 50-50 chance of keeping global warming below 2 degrees Related posts… (auto-generated) What the...
UK Green Left Holds Annual General Meeting
Joseph Healy has been elected by Lambeth Green Party to stand as the Parliamentary Candidate for the Vauxhall Constituency at the next general election. This report is from his blog. Related posts… (auto-generated) Mrs Engels: Good novel, bad...
World Hunger Reaches 1 Billion Mark
A system in which more than a billion people live in hunger, and under which millions of people literally starve to death every year, is a murderous system. There is no other word for it. Related posts… (auto-generated) What the new IPCC report says...
Gov't Report: Climate change already affects U.S.
‘Climate changes are already affecting water, energy, transportation, agriculture, ecosystems, and health. These impacts are different from region to region and will grow under projected climate change.’ Related posts… (auto-generated)...
Climate Driven Migration Has Begun
Forecasts of environmental migration vary widely – the intergovernmental International Organization for Migration estimates that 200 million people will be displaced by 2050, while the respected charity Christian Aid predicts 700 million in the same...
Nigeria: The Evidence Shell Tried to Bury
Oil giant Shell paid $15.5 million to end a lawsuit over its role in the state murder of nine environmental activists in Nigeria. Here’s some of the evidence they were hoping to keep secret. Related posts… (auto-generated) Shell finances...
More on Australia's Climate Emergency Protests
Thousands rally for 100% renewables by 2020 … reports from Melbourne, Hobart, Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide, Wollongong, Brisbane, Perth, and Cairns Related posts… (auto-generated) What the new IPCC report says about climate change and land...
Climate Emergency Marches in Australia, June 13
Video: [UPDATED – MORE PICTURES ADDED] The Climate Change Emergency march in Sydney on June 13, 2009 marched from Millers Point on Sydney Harbour to the Prime Minister’s office in Philip St, where a short sit down took place. There were...
In Papua New Guinea: Barrick Gold vs Indigenous Peoples
Violence is not new to the Porgera Valley in Papua New Guinea’s central highlands, but since the gold mine came it has changed. At the centre is the world’s biggest gold miner, Barrick Gold Corporation of Canada. Related posts… (auto...
New Book: The Global Fight for Climate Justice
Resistance Books announces a new book from the editor of Climate and Capitalism. Please post and distribute this announcement widely. Related posts… (auto-generated) What the new IPCC report says about climate change and land Andreas Malm:...
Economic crisis and food sovereignty
Video: Around the world, hunger is growing, while millions of working farmers face ruin. Even in Canada, unsound and dangerous corporate practices menace our food supply. The worldwide movement for food sovereignty aims to ensure peoples’ capacity...
Humanity in the Capitalist Cul-de-sac
As a result of 200 years of capitalism, humanity is deep in a very dangerous cul-de-sac which could result in barbarism on an unprecedented scale Related posts… (auto-generated) What the new IPCC report says about climate change and land Andreas...
A Call for De-growth
The term is virtually unknown elsewhere, but in France and Italy there has been considerable interest in environmentalist circles in “Décroissance soutenable” – sustainable de-growth. The following is a Declaration issued by a...
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
In Goethe’s poem, the sorcerer’s apprentice use magic to lighten his workload, but because his knowledge is limited, his spell creates more problems than it solves. Related posts… (auto-generated) Climate change increases infectious...
What's Wrong with a 30-Hour Work Week?
There is something problematic with advocating a 30-hour work week at the beginning of the 21st century: a 30 hour week is not short enough! Related posts… (auto-generated) How green is the Green New Deal? Earth Hour, Corporate Sponsors and Burning...
In U.S., Warming Will Hit Poor and Minorities Hardest
In the heartland of capitalism, the impact of global warming will be particularly devastating if you are poor, or black, or Latino Related posts… (auto-generated) What the new IPCC report says about climate change and land Andreas Malm:...
Populationism
Population Control: 10 Reasons Why It’s the Wrong Answer
We need to build stronger links and collaboration with movements for climate justice in the global South - not draw up plans to reduce their numbers
Climate Change Killing 300,000 People a Year
First ever report exclusively focused on the global human impact of climate change calculates more than 300 million people are seriously affected by climate change at a total economic cost of $125 billion per year Related posts… (auto-generated)...