The Anthropocene epoch requires us to rage against the few anthropods who are making a killing off of the extraction and burning of fossil fuels at the expense of the human race.
Haiyan, capitalism and the climate
Typhoon Haiyan shows once again the urgency of replacing capitalism with a society based on the rational, democratic use of resources in the interest of people and planet.
Historic gains for Denmark’s Red-Green Alliance
After tripling their vote in municipal elections, Danish ecosocialists now have elected representatives in all parts of the country.
Canada, Australia, Japan: Climate change saboteurs
As continents burn and extreme weather accelerates, three of the world's richest countries are leading the fight to do nothing about greenhouse gas emissions
Socialists debate nuclear, 2: Still no nukes!
Michael Friedman says our primary task is not to offer technological solutions to capitalist ills, but to offer social solutions that incorporate the technologies most amenable to our social goals. Nuclear doesn't fit the bill.
Nuclear power: For a respectful and thoughtful discussion
If you aren't prepared to abide by reasonable standards of behaviour, please don't participate in this discussion, or any other on Climate & Capitalism.
Ulrich Beck: ‘Ecological crisis is a breach of fundamental rights’
A key insight from the author of 'Risk Society'
Corporate power blocks global energy transition
A new report shows why an energy revolution is needed, and identifies the powerful forces that stand in the way.
A socialist defends nuclear energy
A contribution to an important debate. Is nuclear power essential or an unacceptable threat?
Global Wealth Inequality, Illustrated
Show this video to your friends who think capitalism is the way to end poverty.
Recovering our history: ‘Eco-Socialism in a Nutshell’
EXCLUSIVE: Climate and Capitalism is proud to republish a long unavailable pamphlet that introduced the coming together of greens and reds in comic strip form, in 1980.
Philippines: ‘Let our people live! Climate justice now!’
Filipino socialists respond to Typhoon Haiyen disaster: To save lives, redistribute food now! To prevent future catastrophes, stop economic and environmental plunder!
Only massive public investment can slash emissions
If we are not talking about massive public investments in green technology and social services then we are not really talking about responding to the climate emergency.
‘Growth imperative’ versus ‘climate imperative’
Attempts to use capitalist markets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions ignore the fact that fossil fuels are the lifeblood of the capitalist economy, and the strongest forces in the market are fossil fuel producers
In defense of Murray Bookchin
Ian Angus reviews 'Recovering Bookchin' -- An important book on the anarchist environmentalist that redeems his reputation and provides an invaluable overview of the political project he called social ecology.
Chevron’s scorched earth campaign to block justice
Oil giant Chevron is using its colossal wealth to destroy anyone who dares speak out against its destruction of people and land in Ecuador.
Fracking: not cheap, not safe, not welcome
Why the fight against 'hydraulic fracturing' for natural gas has become a key focus of environmental protests in Britain
Pipeline regulators schmooze while oil spills
U.S. pipeline regulators are like the college student who does his research at frat parties rather than in the library.
Is oil safer in pipelines than rail? Nope.
Setting the record straight: pipelines spill much more crude oil than rail cars.
Did McGill University whitewash asbestos?
Industry-funded research at one of Canada's largest universities has been used to cover up the overwhelming scientific evidence that asbestos is deadly