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Intensive Fishing and the Birth of Capitalism, Part 3
How England’s government-licensed pirates stole the Newfoundland fishery from Europe’s largest feudal empire
Tipping points confirmed for massive Antarctic glacier
A small rise in ocean temperature may trigger catastrophic collapse of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet.
Ecosocialist Bookshelf March 2021, Part Two
Marx on stealing wood, Human development in the Anthropocene, Solar energy, Nature dialogs, and two on food
Protect fish to produce more food and reduce greenhouse gas
New research confirms that reducing fishing is the best way to get more benefits from the oceans.
Can ‘ethical investing’ save the world?
Superbanker Mark Carney quotes Oscar Wilde on value and price, but ignores his socialist conclusions
Ecosocialist Bookshelf, March 2021
Six new books that are worth reading ... and one that isn't
The financialization of environment protection
Pollution markets and green finance are forms of profit accumulation, not practical tools for sustainable development.
Intensive Fishing and the Birth of Capitalism, Part 2
While treasure fleets carried silver to Spain, far more ships were carrying men, fish and whale oil across the North Atlantic.
GMO Soy, Popular Resistance, and Corporate Power
Why does GMO soy dominate Argentine agriculture? 'Seeds of Power' exposes the forces that have overwhelmed voices of resistance.