Stuff to read

A selection of articles on environment and capitalism. John Bellamy Foster on capitalism’s war on the planet: The Occupy Wall Street movement arose in response to the economic crisis of capitalism, and the way in which the costs of this were imposed on the 99 percent rather than the 1 percent.  But “the highest expression [...]

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Bolivia to give rights to nature

Following the new constitution, Bolivian law will soon incorporate the notion of “nature rights”. Natural resources will be defined as “blessings” and nature will have rights, like the right to exist, to continue vital cycles without human intervention, to pure water and clean air, to balance, to be free from pollution, to be free from [...]

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‘Climate capitalism’ won at Cancun – everyone else loses

Patrick Bond explains how climate negotiations have turned into an attempt to save carbon markets from collapsing (links).

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Is capitalism compatible with climate change mitigation?

As anti-capitalist environmental groups increase their influence, more and more opinion-makers are arguing for the green capitalism myth. There are two main arguments here. The first one is that we can use market-based policies to reconcile endless economic growth and profit-seeking activities with environment preservation. The second one is that we should work within the [...]

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Climate change investment funds are a hoax

Several articles in the media have pointed out that “green” investment funds are a hoax, in the sense that only a tiny percentage of the money is invested in green industries, such as renewable energy suppliers. Furthermore, even this small percentage is partially, if not totally, invested in biofuels, hydro-power or other businesses which have [...]

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