Sarkar’s confused defense of Malthus's capitalist ideology

Deep ecology versus ecosocialism, part 4. A prominent Marxist Humanist says that Saral Sarkar’s defense of Malthus against Marx and Engels is “astoundingly wrong-headed” Related posts… (auto-generated) Eco-Socialism and the Population Question: An...

Saral Sarkar on Malthusianism and Ecosocialism

Deep ecology versus ecosocialism, part 3: Saral Sarkar explains why he thinks population reduction is essential, and why he nevertheless calls himself an eco-socialist. Related posts… (auto-generated) Eco-Socialism and the Population Question: An...

Why carbon taxes won't save the environment

“There is no economic mechanism that can substitute for the initiative of an aroused populace.” Related posts… (auto-generated) What the new IPCC report says about climate change and land A lesson from the yellow vests: Carbon taxes burn...

The misleading mantra of 'overpopulation'

If the Earth is too crowded right now, it is because we have too many billionaires. Related posts… (auto-generated) What the new IPCC report says about climate change and land The return of the population bombers The Great Distraction:...

Confessions of a nuclear power safety expert

"I soon came to the conclusion that neither international cooperation nor technological advancements would guarantee human societies to build and safely run nuclear reactors"

Pablo Solón, an ambassador for climate justice and Mother Earth

Pablo Solón has been at the forefront of the battle for climate justice — the effort to address the climate crisis in an urgent and equitable manner. Related posts… (auto-generated) What the new IPCC report says about climate change and land...

Who gets the big U.S. farm subsidies? Not farmers

60% of U.S. farmers get no aid, while government programs subsidize the wealthiest agri-businesses and absentee land owners Related posts… (auto-generated) What the new IPCC report says about climate change and land $88 billion a year in subsidies...

If a Tree Falls: a Story of the Earth Liberation Front

reviewed by Louis Proyect The Unrepentant Marxist, June 21, 2011 If a Tree Falls: a Story of the Earth Liberation Front is a powerful documentary on what the ruling elite have dubbed eco-terrorists. After you have finished watching it, you will...

Court blocks free legal support for Beaver Lake Cree

Canada’s ‘justice system’ strikes again. The Canadian and Alberta governments have successfully prevented the Beaver Lake Cree Nation from obtaining free legal representation in their fight against the tar sands. Related posts…...

Video: The Return of Socialism

“One does not need to be a socialist to understand that socialism has been a part of this country’s journey from the start.”—John Nichols Related posts… (auto-generated) The Return of Nature: Socialism and Ecology On ’60 Minutes’...

Just Do It – a tale of modern-day outlaws

Trailer for the new feature documentary about environmental direct action Related posts… (auto-generated) Climate Change: Why we can’t trust mainstream media What the new IPCC report says about climate change and land A tale of two...

Bolivian law aims to protect food sovereignty

Evo Morales’ government is poised to pass a law that ensures Bolivians can feed themselves, and protects the environment Related posts… (auto-generated) Declaration of South African Food Sovereignty Campaign Feminism and the global fight for...

U.S regulators and nuke operators rewrite history

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is rubber-stamping applications to extend the life of nuclear plants by 50%, with no independent safety review. The industry claims the reactors were not designed for a specific life span. They lie. Related posts…...

Canada's environmental crime, and Brazil's example

Bill McKibben: “Exploiting the tar sands is a crime, pure and simple—and, given the stakes, it is one of the most staggering the world has ever seen.” Related posts… (auto-generated) EnergyEast tar sands pipeline faces growing opposition...

Carbon markets are not cooling the planet

Carbon markets are open to fraud, misrepresentation and organized crime … and they do not reduce greenhouse gas emissions Related posts… (auto-generated) Carbon trade markets collapsing Durban conference must reject carbon markets for...

Global debt? Send the bill to the rich!

If the world’s ultra-rich wanted to, they could totally pay off the Greek and U.S. debts, and they would still be rich. Instead, they want us to pay. Too Much, the excellent (and free) weekly newsletter published by the Institute for Policy Studies...

How not to build the movement against climate change

Many of the June 5 rallies in Australia were the opposite of effective mass action – No community involvement in organising the events, no local buildup, no local follow-up, no march, no energy. This approach is no model for the future...

Food safety: It's corporate wealth versus people's health

Our growing reliance on corporate food and farming concentrates and amplifies risk in new and unprecedented ways, at scales never seen before. The question of who defines “food safety” is increasingly central to the struggle over the future of food...