For the inhabitants of Pacific and Indian Ocean island nations, climate change is already a devastating reality (more…)
Archive | November, 2008
Ecology and the Transition from Capitalism to Socialism
John Bellamy Foster: “the human relation to nature lies at the heart of the transition to socialism” (more…)
Monbiot: One Shot Left
The latest science suggests that preventing runaway climate change means total decarbonisation (more…)
Student climate activist: ‘Get into the streets again!’
“People and the environment — not saving an inherently destructive economic system — must come first” (more…)
Chevron Hires Global Warming Denier as Consultant
Oil giant’s ad campaign touts a “green” image while Amazon humanitarian crisis festers (more…)
Frightening Numbers in Latin America and Caribbean
The region needs billions of dollars to reduce emissions and adapt to catastrophic changes. Where will the money come from? (more…)
From Bad to Worse: Latest Figures on Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The countries that vowed to cut greenhouse gas emissions are churning out more than ever (more…)
Population Control: A Diversion from the Real Issues
“Too many people” arguments provide no solution to the global warming crisis (more…)
Debating Population Control
Simon Butler’s article “Will Population Control Solve the Climate Crisis?” has prompted sharp criticisms from readers who defend the “overpopulation” viewpoint. Simon has posted a reply. You can read and participate in the discussion here and here.
Will Population Control Solve the Climate Crisis?
Many environmentalists believe that environmental destruction is a product of “overpopulation”, and that the world is already “full up.” Are population reduction strategies essential to solving the climate crisis? (more…)
Everyone's Downstream II: Stop Playing Games With Our Lives
Hear the voices of front line communities resisting further tar sands encroachments in Alberta and throughout North America. November 21-23, Edmonton Alberta (more…)
Capitalism vs Ecology: Hyperconsumption or Hyperaccumulation?
Another critique of the ecological views of the author of How the Rich are Destroying the Planet (more…)
FAO: Food Crisis + Financial Crisis = Catastrophe
In past economic crises, food was plentiful and prices were low. Today, the story is different (more…)
Once Again: ‘The Myth of the Tragedy of the Commons’
A reply to criticisms and questions about my article on Garrett Hardin’s influential essay (more…)