Veteran British socialist Alan Thornett has published a highly critical review of the new book Too Many People? Population, Immigration, and the Environmental Crisis. Here is his critique, followed by a reply from the book’s authors, Ian Angus and Simon Butler. ‘TOO MANY PEOPLE?’ A...
We don’t necessarily agree with all of these, but they are all well worth reading… Road maps, dead ends, and the search for fresh ground: How can we build the socialist movement in the 21st century? (PDF) Dan DiMaggio in Cultural Logic Occupy and the tasks of socialists Pham Binh in Links...
The wealthy 1% own the country. What can the other 99% do about it? It’s not enough simply to stem the tide. We need a massive reversal. Things have to change, and in a big way. Share:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on...
Mean temperatures in the southern half of Quebec will be 2C to 3C higher than normal by 2020. In northern Quebec, the warming will be even higher. Share:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new...
Should the World Wildlife Fund Canada be taking money from a corporation that destroys the environment and wildlife in other parts of the world? Share:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click...
In Fukushima people discuss radiation levels and how their land has become polluted with an invisible, enduring danger–and how they have become fearful as the government tries to convince them that it is now safe. Share:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit...
Climate and Capitalism urges all supporters of Indigenous rights and opponents of environmental destruction to support the KI Nation in northwest Ontario against the occupation of their land. Share:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click...
The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development will take place in Brazil, June 20-22, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the 1992 World Summit held in Rio de Janeiro. Bolivia has submitted following statement for adoption by the conference. Share:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in...
Once we recognize that human beings are not bound to single ecological solutions, but can choose among several, liberating and democratic social action can follow. But if we elevate ecology from a biological science to a principle of social governance, the political consequences are invariably...
The Durban fiasco shows clearly that we need a revolution. We need to summon an unprecedented collective will to take back the public sphere. We have to re-imagine our democracy, our cities, our societies, and our daily lives. ——————– by Derrick...
