Michael Lebowitz’s book, one of the most important contributions to socialist thought published in the past decade, is getting the recognition it deserves. 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...
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Developing countries promise bigger emission cuts than the richest
A new study for Oxfam reveals that developing countries are pledging to cut their emissions of greenhouse gases by more than developed countries. Oxfam estimates that over 60 per cent of emissions cuts by 2020 are likely to be made by developing countries. Share:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in...
To be realistic we must be heretics
The idea that we should move to an economy where we share resources and don’t simply consume them thoughtlessly is utter heresy. It can hardly even be talked about. Share:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter...
James Hansen urges wide opposition to Keystone Pipeline
“An overwhelming objection is that exploitation of tar sands would make it implausible to stabilize climate and avoid disastrous global climate impacts.” 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...
Why I won't "say yes" to Australia's carbon price scheme
We don’t have time to play these pointless games. We have to cut carbon now, directly and drastically. by Ben Courtice Blind Carbon Copy, June 4, 2011 Ben Courtice is a socialist climate activist based in Melbourne, Australia. Tomorrow, World Environment Day, will be the Say Yes Australia...
For the Land! The Youth of La Via Campesina are fighting!
Declaration adopted by the 2011 International Youth Coordination Meeting of La Via Campesina 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...
Obama's lies: U.S. policy overrides indigenous rights
There is a fundamental difference between consultation and consent 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 window)MoreClick to share on Pocket...
Argentina accuses agribusiness giants of massive fraud
Monsanto, ADM, Bunge and Cargill blocked from exporting while courts consider charges that they lied to boost soya profits 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...
Dubious assumptions underlie the UN's latest population forecast
A new United Nations report says that there could be a billion more people on earth by 2100 than previously forecast, but New Scientist environmental writer Fred Pearce says the new prediction is based on perverse and contradictory assumptions. Share:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new...
Chronic hunger spreads as food prices hit record highs
The world produces enough for all, but more and more people simply cannot afford to buy the food they need 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...