Simon Butler’s article “Will Population Control Solve the Climate Crisis?” has prompted sharp criticisms from readers who defend the “overpopulation” viewpoint. Simon has posted a reply. You can read and participate in the discussion here and here. Share:Click to share...
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Will Population Control Solve the Climate Crisis?
Many environmentalists believe that environmental destruction is a product of “overpopulation”, and that the world is already “full up.” Are population reduction strategies essential to solving the climate crisis? Share:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens...
Everyone's Downstream II: Stop Playing Games With Our Lives
Hear the voices of front line communities resisting further tar sands encroachments in Alberta and throughout North America. November 21-23, Edmonton Alberta 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...
Capitalism vs Ecology: Hyperconsumption or Hyperaccumulation?
Another critique of the ecological views of the author of How the Rich are Destroying the Planet 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...
FAO: Food Crisis + Financial Crisis = Catastrophe
In past economic crises, food was plentiful and prices were low. Today, the story is different 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...
Once Again: ‘The Myth of the Tragedy of the Commons’
A reply to criticisms and questions about my article on Garrett Hardin's influential essay
Comment les riches détruisent la planète?
Europe Solidaire Sans Frontières has published a French translation of Ian Angus’s review of the book How the Rich Are Destroying the Earth 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...
Time to Bury the 'Clean Coal' Myth
The mirage of clean coal is designed to coax the world into maintaining its addiction to the most dangerous fossil fuel of all 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...
Swedish Autoworkers Campaign: Save Jobs! Save the Planet!
Is there a future for the auto industry – with or without cars? 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...
The Global Economic Crisis: An Historic Opportunity for Transformation
An initial response from individuals, social movements and non-governmental organisations in support of a transitional programme for radical economic transformation. Adopted in Beijing, 15 October 2008. Share:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new...