Category Archives: Global warming

Imperialism: How the Struggle of Both Classes and Nations Creates Our World

How imperailasm has determined much of the structure of the international economy and that in turn affects domestic interests.

Global Fossil Fuel Subsidies Skyrocket To $7 Trillion

The IMF made a comprehensive tally of fossil fuels subsidies. Both the level and the trajectory are sobering.

Technotage on the Rise? More Efforts to Stymie Job-Threatening, Sometimes Hazardous “Innovations”

Ant-technology action, or technotage, seems to be increasing. Is this a trend or just coincidence?

The Atlas Network and the Building of Argentina’s Donald Trump

Javier Milei, a climate change denier widely supported by Atlas Network, a web of free market think tanks, won the necessary votes to run in Argentina’s presidential election in October.

Jonesing on Carbon

A reminder that the rich are grossly dispropirtionate carbon fuel users.

Ann Pettifor Explains Why Neoclassical Economists Are the Last People To Listen to on Climate Change

A well-warranted takedown of the irresponsible and destructive record of mainstream economists on climate change.

As Offshore Wind Ramps Up, Scientists Flag Potential Impacts

Offshore wind farms can create their own local climates and may alter currents. How does that affect marine ecosystems?

Even Plutocrats Can’t Escape the Coming Heat

There’s no refuge from material facts.

Memes About Animal Resistance Are Everywhere — Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Laugh off Rebellious Orcas and Sea Otters Too Quickly

Are human and nonhuman animals’ struggles against oppression intertwined?

Investors Start Thinking About Underpricing of Climate Risk

Some investors are worried that climate risk means their holdings are overvalued. It would be nicer if they worried about the real world too.

A New Climate Frontier

A recap of James Hansen’s latest clmate report, which finds the rate of warming has accelerated.

Rise in Air Pollution Fuels Antibiotic Resistance, Study Suggests

Yet another reason to take air quality seriously.

Energy Destinies – Part 8: Pathways

Satyajit Das concludes his series on the future of energy by looking at curbing demand, aka radical conseration.

Going on a Big Energy Diet: Will the Status of Women Be a Casualty?

Will coming energy crunch roll back women’s gains?

Will China Ever Be Able To Kick Coal?

Despite its heavy investment in renewables, China’s reliance on coal remains high due to its perceived reliability and concerns over the potential economic and political instability that could arise from phasing out coal.