In ‘Facing the Anthropocene’ Ian Angus shows that the earth system crisis originated in specific developments in late capitalism arising out of WWII. He also tells us who our enemies are.
Book Review
Archive | August, 2017
Book Review
Creating an Ecological Society: Living well is the best revolution
The authors’ command of ecology is not limited to Marx’s concept of metabolic rift. They lay out the facts of the eco-crisis and potential cures, minus cant and jargon.
Interview with Fred Magdoff
Capitalism puts profits first, but an ecological society will serve humanity
Fred Magdoff: “Decisions made about production and consumption will emphasize on positive effects on humans and the health of the broader environment, rather than the profits and wealth of a few”
Ian Angus On Air
Radio Interview: Is Capitalism Killing Our Climate?
‘Planet Haliburton’ is a twice-monthly program on Canoe-FM in Haliburton Ontario. Hosts Greg Roe and Terry Moore interviewed Climate & Capitalism editor Ian Angus on August 14, 2017.
More fake news!
A climate denier’s guide to viewing the eclipse
Science, schmience. Now the elitists want us to buy special glasses. Don’t fall for their lies!
Authoritative annual study
Report shows climate records set in 2016. Yes, the world is warming!
The new State of the Climate report confirms that 2016 was as the warmest year in 137 years of record-keeping. Other climate indicators that set new records include greenhouse gas concentrations, sea level, and sea surface temperature.
Reading from green to red
Ecosocialist Bookshelf, August 2017
Six new books on climate change and neoliberalism, movement strategy, surviving the Anthropocene, science and religion, Gaia, and energy security
Global crisis
Video: Ian Angus on the Anthropocene and ecosocialism
We now face the challenge of changing the world in the context of impending environmental disaster on a global scale. That’s reality in our time.
Film Review
Al Gore’s Convenient Infomercial for Green Capitalism
Al Gore, the perfect spokesperson for the liberal approach to climate change, simply cannot see that neoliberal logic prevents our current institutions from addressing the crisis.