Ian Angus's Blog, page 10

Capitalism’s New Age of Plagues. Part 5: The Pandemic Machines

New zoonotic diseases are inextricably connected to the industrialization of poultry, pigs and cattle

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Can capitalism solve the ecological crisis?

Two new books argue that green capitalism will save us. Neither is convincing.

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Ecosocialist Bookshelf, May 2024

Attn. Reds & Greens: Eight recent books for people who want to change the world

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Marcuse’s revolutionary ecology: A breath of fresh air

Laying the groundwork for the 99% to build a new ecosocialist world system

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What are you eating?

The ubiquitous chemicals in our food are making us sick

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Capitalism’s New Age of Plagues, Part 4: Deforestation and Spillover

Agribusiness assaults on tropical forests are driving the emergence of new diseases and epidemics

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Capitalism’s New Age of Plagues, Part 4

Agribusiness assaults on tropical forests are driving the emergence of new diseases and epidemics

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Greenhouse gas emissions spiked again in 2023

Atmospheric CO2 is now more than 50% higher than pre-industrial levels

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Ecosocialist Bookshelf, April 2024

Seven important new books on slavery, capitalism, rebellion and ecological revolution

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The left, the far-right and climate chaos

Electoral politics and compromises won't save the climate or stop the far right

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