“We will build a powerful smallholder farmer and peasant voice to be present with other sectors of civil society at COP-17 in Durban, and at Rio +20 in Brazil, with the message that we oppose false solutions to climate change and demand the adoption of the Cochabamba Principles.”...
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Derek Wall: 'Ecosocialism is a pragmatic, effective response to the crisis on our planet'
“The commons is collectively-owned property, as opposed to state or privately-owned. To me it is the essence of ecosocialism, involving the democratic ownership of the means of production. “ Share:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new...
Caution: Do not make connections. These weather events are just coincidences
Video: It’s very important to stay calm. If you got upset about any of this, you might forget how important it is not to disrupt the record profits of our fossil fuel companies. Share:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on...
Exxon Mobil makes a multi-billion dollar bet that climate change is real
The cynical climate-destroyers at Exxon, a major source of funds for climate change deniers, are placing a massive bet that global warming is real and that the Arctic will keep warming … Share:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click...
What's behind the highway protests in Bolivia?
Many northern environmentalists view the conflict in Bolivia as a simple debate between economic development and environmental protection. The reality is much more complex: read this article before you sign a petition … Share:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on...
It's time to get real about climate change
There is a growing gap between what scientists say is needed and what politicians and big green NGOs are actually trying to do. People must be told the truth … that we must go on a war footing to meet this global emergency Share:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share...
A vital international conference for ecosocialists
If you are in Australia, this is a meeting you simply must not miss. If you are elsewhere, and can find a way to get to Australia, it will be worth every effort you make … Share:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on...
1252 arrested at White House pipeline protest
Arrested activists include top climate scientists, former Obama supporters, First Nations leaders from Canada, and individuals including Bill McKibben,Gus Speth, Dr. James Hansen, Daryl Hannah,Josh Fox, and Naomi Klein. Share:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit...
First Nations and American Indian leaders arrested at White House pipeline protest
“If Obama approves this pipeline, it would only lead to more of our people needlessly dying.” 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 to email a link to a friend (Opens in new...
The left cannot afford disunity
Division is a luxury that cannot be indulged if we are serious about the vital necessity of political change 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 to email a link to a friend (Opens in...