In addition to his major contributions to the theory and practice of organic chemistry, the Red Chemist authored the first history of the subject, a book written from the standpoint of historical materialism.
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Chiapas Conference issues a challenge
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With all the damage that the capitalists have done to the people through their misuse of science, can you create a science that is truly human? Can we work collectively to defend life and humanity?
Carl Schorlemmer
More on the Red Chemist
Carl Shorlemmer's contributions to chemistry were described in this biographical note, published 99 years ago. And there is a statue of him in Germany.
Ecosocialist Notebook
Introducing ‘A Redder Shade of Green’
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Essential Debates
John Bellamy Foster answers five questions about Marxism and ecology
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WMO Report
Global climate broke multiple records in 2016; Extreme conditions continue in 2017
World Meteorological Organization says 2016 made history, with a record global temperature, exceptionally low sea ice, and unabated sea level rise and ocean heat. Extreme weather and climate conditions continue in 2017.