How is it possible that the worst polluter of carbon dioxide and other toxic emissions on the planet is not a focus of any conference discussion or proposed restrictions? Share:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter...
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Bolivia: Invitation to the Peoples’ World Conference on Climate Change and Mother Earth’s Rights
April 20-22, 2010 – Cochabamba, Bolivia 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 (Opens in new...
War Ravages Afghan Environment
‘As bombs fall, civilians are not the only ones put at risk, and the lasting environmental impacts of the war may not be known for years, perhaps decades, to come.’ Share:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on...
Big Green NGOs: Sleeping With the Enemy
The largest climate change campaign in the world is in bed with the world’s most powerful corporations. … The mainstream environmental movement no longer inspires nor leads society to an enlightened existence – it simply bows down to the status quo. Share:Click to share on Facebook...
Barry Commoner: The Illusion of Consumer Sovereignty
[Quotes and Insights #7] The reason we’re in trouble with automobile pollution is big cars. As Henry Ford said, “Mini cars make mini profits.” The reason Detroit went to big cars is not that people wanted them — until they were told. It was because big cars were more profitable. Still, the...
For a Universal Declaration of the Rights of Mother Earth
Evo Morales proposed it last April, and now the United Nations has agreed to discuss it. Will humanity adopt a new declaration, one that defends our planet and its biodiversity from extinction? Share:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click...
Pale Greens Honor Climate Vandals
For some, a tiny tax outweighs massive environmental destruction 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...
And you thought carbon offsets couldn't get worse!
Climate and Capitalism has frequently commented on two widespread illusions – that global warming is caused by overpopulation, and that buying offsets is an effective way to combat greenhouse gas emissions. I never imagined that anyone would try to combine them. Share:Click to share on...
Inside Report: How ALBA Fought for Humanity in Copenhagen
Evo Morales: “I have heard many debates in the UN where presidents condemn climate change but they never say what causes it. We say clearly that it is caused by capitalism.” Share:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to...
What Next for the Global Climate Movement?
A movement of movements is already starting to take shape. Spurred into action by the announcement of the Accord, activists came together on the Saturday after the COP to discuss building a united global movement in each country. Share:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share...