A comprehensive response to scientific objections to formally recognizing a new unit of geological time shows that the Anthropocene cannot be dismissed as a scientific fad
Debating global change
A Redder Shade of Green
Essential Debates at the
Intersections of Science and Socialism
In the Introduction to his new book, Ian Angus says ecosocialism must be based on a careful and deliberate synthesis of Marxist social science and Earth System science — a twenty-first century rebirth of scientific socialism.
Book Review
We Need a Much Bigger Leap! John Bellamy Foster on Naomi Klein’s ‘No Is Not Enough’
There is much to admire in Naomi Klein's new book, but she underestimates the danger posed by Trumpism, and doesn't pose a real alternative. She calls for a Leap, but it isn't high enough or far enough.
Capitalism and pathogens
Ten Theses on Farming and Disease
The corporate business model helps pathogens and pests to spread across the world. The only way to stop the next deadly pandemic is to end capitalist agribusiness as we know it.
More than denial
Trump, climate and the breakdown of multilateralism
For social movements and climate justice campaigners, the US abandonment of the agreement is disappointing, but there is also a unity in understanding that the future of humanity on this planet does not rest on leaders alone.
Book Review
An interesting but flawed take on the Anthropocene
Martin Empson says The Shock of the Anthropocene is a interesting account of the global environmental crisis, but it fails to offer to offer any alternative to the current system
Reading, red and green
Ecosocialist Bookshelf, June 2017
Five new books on climate change and human health, ecology and imperialism in the global south, environmental economics, capitalism and universities, and the meaning of hegemony
Origins of ecosocialism
Barry Commoner: Radical father of modern environmentalism
“The environmental crisis arises from a fundamental fault: our systems of production—in industry, agriculture, energy and transportation—essential as they are, make people sick and die.”
GHG Reduction
Planting trees cannot replace cutting CO2 emissions
'Save the planet: Plant a Tree!' It sounds good, but scientists say we can't avoid dangerous climate change without rapid cuts in fossil fuel use, starting now.
Facing the Anthropocene
CO2, oceans, and atmosphere: a correction
Thanks to positive feedback from a geochemist reader, I can correct my description of the global carbon dioxide cycle.
Ecosocialist Notebook
Hal Draper on the Marx-versus-Engels myth
The ideologues who try to drive a wedge between Marx and Engels must ignore the simple fact that Marx read and approved of Engels' most important work.
Reading for reds and greens
Ecosocialist Bookshelf, May 2017
Five new books on climate change, the Anthropocene, water, and food. Plus: an inspiring account of the Russian Revolution by award-winning science fiction writer China Miéville.
Coal promoters in office
No one can question the Australian government’s commitment to destroying the planet
For these politicians, it's a matter of political principle: Earth's ability to support life must be undermined as quickly and thoroughly as possible.
Debate
The significance of Naomi Klein: An ecosocialist exchange
Should ecosocialists support or distance themselves from the author of This Changes Everything? Richard Smith and John Bellamy Foster discuss the prominent activist’s role.
Ecosocialist Notebook
I know I shouldn’t brag, but …
'Facing the Anthropocene' is now in its second printing, and Paul Burkett's brilliant new article is is essential reading for everyone who is concerned about changing and saving the world.
21st century barbarism
Corporate power, militarism, and the tragedy of American science
Trillions of dollars in resources and scientific talent are devoted to war rather than to ending poverty, disease, and environmental destruction. That is among the greatest tragedies in all human history.
Movement Building
Ecosocialists debate James Hansen’s climate change exit strategy
Should ecosocialists reject a program that includes carbon pricing? Ian Angus and John Bellamy Foster reply to Daniel Tanuro's criticism of their approach.
Movement Building
Three Manifestos: Climate Struggles and Ecosocialism
On the eve of the Peoples Climate March, we look back at three major statements that have shaped the global ecosocialist movement
Ecosocialist Notebook
Carl Schorlemmer as a historian of science
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.
Build Peoples Climate March!
CO2 over 410 for the first time in human history
As Trump stops climate action and Trudeau promotes tar sands, atmospheric carbon dioxide reaches highest levels in millions of years.