Climate Change

Climate Change, Environment

Exporting Extinction: The Global Political Economy of Biodiversity Loss

Why governments further policy agendas that entrench and expand extractive industries that drive biodiversity loss is revealed in Exporting Extinction, a report exposing structural drivers incentivizing this extractive agenda and constraining what states can do to address economic development and ecological crises.

Honest Government Ad | How to State Capture (EPBC Act)

The Australien Government has made an ad about our environment laws, and it's surprisingly honest and informative.

Climate Change, Economy & Work, Environment, History

Capitalocene: How Capitalism Created the Climate Crisis – Jason W. Moore pt 1/2

The current climate crisis emerged out of a specific set of historical and economic factors which have maintained capitalist accumulation and class inequalities to this day. Jason W. Moore, geographer and Professor of Sociology at Binghamton University, explains how the development of capitalism fueled European colonialism and Western imperialism, resulting in a novel form of climate destruction.

Climate Change, Economy & Work, Environment, History

The Assertion of Popular Power: A Climate Movement Imperative – Jason W. Moore pt 2/2

In part 2, historian and geographer Jason W. Moore explains why climate and revolutionary struggles must understand capitalist dynamics and deploy a language of universal class solidarity to overthrow transnational power structures perpetuating the climate crisis.

COP28: Talk Green, Play Dirty – Patrick Bond

Patrick Bond, political economist, Professor of Sociology at the University of Johannesburg, and Director of the Centre for Social Change, expands on the first Global Stocktake produced at COP28. He criticizes the document's weak language of "transitioning away" from fossil fuels, which he says is a distraction from the need to phase out fossil fuels outright. Sanctions such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to prevent carbon leakage were removed from the GST in the name of promoting global trade, another aspect Bond problematizes. He also addresses the BRICS+ divided approach toward Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip.

COP28: Hypocrisy and Climate Appeasement – Bruce Robertson

Bruce Robertson, independent energy analyst, exposes the hypocrisies and lobbying taking place at COP28 and how talk of investing in a green transition is belied by increasing fossil fuel subsidies worldwide. He explains how the industry employs terms such as net zero and carbon capture and storage (CCS) to appease social opinion and pretend that emissions are being cut, while CCS technology has largely been a failure. Lastly, he tears into deceptive emissions accounting frameworks, which purport to reduce domestic emissions by exporting gas to other countries but, in fact, contribute to higher emissions globally.

Climate Change, South & Central America

Massive Protests in Panama Against Canadian Mining Company

Protesters have practically shut down Panama for over two weeks now in an effort to keep the Canadian mining company First Quantum Minerals from operating Central America's largest open-pit copper mine. Michael Fox tells the story and analyses its implications.

Climate Change, Geopolitics

BRICS: An Anti-Imperialist Fantasy and Sub-Imperialist Reality? – Patrick Bond (pt 1/2)

Patrick Bond, political economist, Professor of Sociology at the University of Johannesburg, and Director of the Centre for Social Change, discusses the recent BRICS summit in Johannesburg. The BRICS countries continue to call for greater representation within Bretton Woods institutions, while their opposition to US-dollar hegemony has been feeble at best. Patrick Bond lays out the complicity of the BRICS and soon-to-be BRICS+ elite in corruption networks as they profit from Big Oil and Gas contracts and accelerate environmental disasters. This is part 1 of 2.

Canada, Climate Change

Honest Government Ad | Canada

The Canadian Government has made a new tourism ad, and it’s surprisingly honest and informative! This video was originally published by The Juice Media on September 5, 2023.

Climate Change, U.S. Politics

Climate Lobbyists Hijack Progressive Climate Bills – Rebecca Burns

Rebecca Burns, journalist at the investigative news outlet The Lever, discusses her reporting on extensive lobbying efforts to hold up legislation which would require companies to disclose all of their greenhouse gas emissions. In a recent report, she details how the same lobbyists who seek to derail progressive climate legislation in California are also getting paid by counties and cities along the California coast to deal with the impact of coastal erosion and fires.

Asia, Climate Change, Economy & Work

Debt and Climate Crisis in Sri Lanka and the World – Asoka Bandarage

Dr. Asoka Bandarage is an adjunct professor at the California Institute for Integral Studies and the author of a new book, Crisis in Sri Lanka and the World. Sri Lanka has had a minuscule carbon footprint, and yet the country is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, coastal erosion, and flooding. She discusses the convergence of existential climate and debt crises in Sri Lanka, the latter resulting from IMF debt restructuring and the lack of a globally coordinated multilateral sovereign debt mechanism that places traditional and private lenders on an equal footing.

Honest Government Ad | COP31 Australia & the Pacific

The Australien Government made an ad about its bid to host the 2026 UN Climate Summit (COP31) with the Pacific, and it’s surprisingly honest and informative. This video was originally published by The Juice Media on August 1, 2023.

Canada, Climate Change

Extraction, Destruction of Ecosystems, and Fires in North America – Éric Pineault

Éric Pineault, professor of ecological economics at the Institute of Environmental Sciences at the University of Quebec in Montreal, explains how the fires raging in Canada are a corollary of the paradigm termed Extreme Oil. He discusses various oil and gas projects across North America, as well as the Canadian government's support for the Trans Mountain Pipeline project, and how terms such as "net zero" and "carbon neutral" are misleading and conveniently serve Big Oil's aims. His recent book A Social Ecology of Capital presents an empirical analysis of capitalist societies, which both builds on and enhances Marxist theories by accounting for the energy extraction and colonization of ecosystems, a characteristic of what he terms our "fossil-industrial" society. His conception of capitalist metabolism outlines extractivism, production, consumption, and waste dissipation, which leads to an absorption of surplus energy, capital accumulation, and profit maximization. Most importantly, how is this understanding of social ecology useful for furthering a project of emancipation?

Climate Change, U.S. Politics

Capitalism Has Never Been This Irrational – Paul Jay (pt 3/3)

Talia Baroncelli interviews Paul Jay; “The financial elites know how dangerous the climate crisis is, but they won't acknowledge the only solution is central planning, government regulation, and intervention. They know market mechanisms won't work within a time frame that matters, if at all. They're not against central planning. What is the Pentagon if not central planning? What is the Fed and bank bailouts if not central planning? Central planning in their interests and under their control is okay. But government planning that transforms the economy and phases out fossil fuel, is unacceptable. They hate any form of socialism more than they hate risking the end of civilization.”

Climate Change, Nuclear Arms Policy, Russia, Ukraine

Class and the War in Ukraine – Paul Jay (pt 1/3)

Paul Jay is back to speak about the war in Ukraine, the irrevocable effects of climate change, and the ever-present but often downplayed danger of nuclear warfare. He explains how the transnational capitalist elite continue to benefit from the war at the expense of the average Ukrainian and Russian worker. He also speaks about his new documentary film project on nuclear winter and his recent trip to visit political activist Daniel Ellsberg, whose insights on the Cuban Missile Crisis and potential human error leading to nuclear confrontation are heavily featured in the film. This is part one of a three-part series.

Honest Government Ad | Visit New South Wales!

The NSW Government has made a tourism ad ahead of the coming election, and it’s surprisingly honest and informative. This video was originally published by The Juice Media on March 16, 2023.

Fossil Fuel Industry Phase-Out: Three Critical Worker Guarantees for a Just Transition

Robert Pollin says PERI research findings published in Fossil Fuel Industry Phase-Out and Just Transition demonstrate Just Transition policies are easily affordable in all high-income countries & imperative for any serious prospect of success in climate stabilization plans. Lynn Fries interviews Pollin on GPEnewsdocs.

Net Zero Commitments Dangerously Misleading – Peter Carter

Why net zero commitments are empty and dangerously misleading if we continue to burn fossil fuels. Talia Baroncelli speaks to retired physician and IPCC climate expert Peter Carter about how ongoing wars, illegal mineral wealth extraction in active conflict zones, and the plunder of resources by transnational corporations are literally killing the planet.

Honest Government Ad | the Safeguard Mechanism

The Australien Government has made an ad about the Safeguard Mechanism - Labor's key climate policy to reach its 2030 emissions target - and it's surprisingly honest and informative. This video was originally published by The Juice Media on February 15, 2023.

Climate Change, Nuclear Arms Policy, Ukraine

Ukraine: Compromise or War to the End – Paul Jay

Paul Jay is a guest on North of 48, where he discusses the Ukraine war in the context of the risk of nuclear war and climate catastrophe.

The False Promise of Carbon Capture and Storage

Why net zero emissions by 2050 cannot be attained if carbon capture and storage is used to pump more oil and gas out of the ground. Talia Baroncelli speaks to Bruce Robertson, energy analyst at IEEFA.

Climate Change, Economy & Work

Exposing Apocalyptic Economics with Steve Keen

Steve Keen has been exposing the ways mainstream neoclassical economists—including winners of the so-called Nobel Prize in Economics— have been arriving at their absurdly optimistic numbers regarding climate change, and they’re terrifying. In this interview with Colin Bruce Anthes, Keen goes through prevalent examples in detail and argues that these numbers and the methods behind them must simply be thrown in the garbage.

Climate Change, Military-Industrial Complex

Navy Puts Climate Change at Top of Threat List – Larry Wilkerson

Larry Wilkerson reports on a webinar where the U.S. Navy described climate change as an existential risk. Will the civilian leadership finally take urgent action?

Mapped: Carbon Dioxide Emissions Around the World

According to Our World in Data, the global population emits about 34 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) each year. Where does all this CO₂ come from?

Climate Change, Economy & Work

Real Climate Solutions are No Mystery – Pollin

Rich fossil fuel states blocked real solutions at COP27, but what needs to be done is well known. People need to organize and elect candidates with a green agenda. Robert Pollin joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news.

Climate Change, Economy & Work

How to Fight Inflation Without Attacking Workers – Pollin

Economist Bob Pollin says government stimulus and higher wages are not the primary drivers of today's inflation. Higher interest rates are not the solution. Bob joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news.

Climate Change, Environment, Politics & Policy

Honest Government Ad | Visit Western Australia

The Western Australien Government has made a tourism ad, and it’s surprisingly honest and informative.

Debunking Net Zero, Carbon Offsets, Nature-Based Solutions, Climate Smart Agriculture, Bioeconomy…

GRAIN researcher Devlin Kuyek says the report “An agribusiness greenwashing glossary” identifies ten key greenwashing terms used by Big Food & Big Agribusiness that serve to protect their profits and that confuse people and block real solutions to climate change. Lynn Fries interviews Kuyek on GPEnewsdocs.

Central & Eastern Europe, Climate Change, Nuclear Arms Policy

A Warning From Chomsky and Ellsberg

“It’s beyond lunacy,” say Noam Chomsky and Daniel Ellsberg. In their 90s, the two men tirelessly fight to warn people of the need for urgent action to deal with climate change and the threat of nuclear war. Joining Paul Jay, they discuss the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, the war in Ukraine, and the climate crisis.

Climate Change, Western Europe

Honest Government Ad | UK

The UK Government has made an ad about the deepening cost of living crisis, and it’s surprisingly honest and informative.

Climate Change, Economy & Work, U.S. Politics

Biden’s Bill has Significant Funding for Climate but 10% of What’s Needed – Bob Pollin

The so-called “Inflation Reduction Act” will have a positive affect on the climate crisis, but it does not phase out fossil fuel and is far from what’s needed. Big industrial states like New York and California can and must go much further. Bob Pollin on theAnalysis.news with Paul Jay.

Climate Change, Economy & Work, Military-Industrial Complex, U.S. Politics

Progressive Running Against a Corp Dem in Boeing Country

Jason Call is running for Congress in Washington State District 2 against a longtime Democratic incumbent who receives support from Boeing and the fossil fuel industry. Boeing is the district’s largest employer.

Central & Eastern Europe, Climate Change, Russia

Russia, Climate Crisis, and the War in Ukraine – Boris Kagarlitsky pt 3

Russia faces the catastrophic consequences of climate change and an economy dependent on fossil fuel exports. Boris Kagarlitsky joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news.

A Dire Warning About the End of Human Civilization

The latest report from the IPCC on the climate crisis is apocalyptic in its language. It’s clear that 1.5 degrees warming is a disaster, and we are on our way to 2 and even 3 or more degrees warming - which is beyond catastrophic. Peter Carter joins Paul Jay to review the report.

Climate Change, USA

The Capitalist Solution to ‘Save’ the Planet: Make it an Asset Class & Sell it

John Bellamy Foster explains the 'solution' master-minded by global finance to resolve the imminent environmental crisis: create a multi-quadrillion dollar's worth of assets on the back of everything nature does and expropriate it from the global commons to make a profit. Worse still: it is already happening. Lynn Fries interviews Foster on GPEnewsdocs.

Climate Change, Russia, USA

Identity, Nationalism and Climate Change – Paul Jay

Paul Jay is asked about his personal identity, the climate crisis, and the war in Ukraine. Colin Bruce Anthes interviews Jay for "The Bridge", episode six.

Central & Eastern Europe, Climate Change, Nuclear Arms Policy, Russia

Daniel Ellsberg on Nuclear War and Ukraine

Daniel Ellsberg discusses the significance of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the growing danger of nuclear war with U.S. and NATO.

Climate Change, Economy & Work

Rising Interest Rates Intended to Create Unemployment – Bob Pollin

Central banks are raising interest rates to create more desperation amongst workers and weaken their bargaining power. Bob Pollin joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news.

Climate Change, U.S. Politics

Fascism and the Democratic Party – Paul Jay pt 3/3

There are times when it’s necessary to weaken the malignant tumour in order to continue fighting the underlying cancer. Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news.

Climate Change, Russia, U.S. Politics

Weaponized National Identity, War and an Orgy of Profits – Paul Jay pt 2/3

Paul Jay discusses the manipulation of nationalism in the war in Ukraine, and the need for central planning and a form of socialism to face up to the climate crisis. Paul is interviewed by Reed Hoffman.

Honest Government Ad | Carbon Credits & Offsets

The Australien Government has made an ad about its carbon-credits scheme, and it’s surprisingly honest and informative.

Big Tech, Climate Change, Russia

Hedges on Ukraine

Chris Hedges and Paul Jay discuss the Russian invasion, the threat of nuclear war, and big tech censorship.

We Need to Talk About These Floods – Sue Higginson

Giordano Nanni from Juice Media Podcasts interviews Sue Higginson, a 'kickass' environmental lawyer on the devastating floods in Australia.

A Dire Warning About the End of Human Civilization

The latest report from the IPCC on the climate crisis is apocalyptic in its language. It’s clear that 1.5 degrees warming is a disaster, and we are on our way to 2 and even 3 or more degrees warming - which is beyond catastrophic. Peter Carter joins Paul Jay to review the report.

Climate Change, Economy & Work

Nationalize Fossil Fuel to Fight Climate Change and Inflation – Bob Pollin

By purchasing controlling interest of the major American fossil fuel companies, the federal government can phase out fossil fuels, transition to sustainable energy, and enforce a lower price of oil which will alleviate inflationary pressures. Bob Pollin joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news.

Climate Change, Economy & Work

Fossil Fuel and Private Equity Love Trump – Thomas Ferguson Pt 3/4

Big oil, coal and parasitical private equity corps highly favored Trump and the GOP in 2020 - and likely will again. Thomas Ferguson joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news.

Climate Change, USA

Native Hawaiians Fight US Navy for Polluting Island’s Water

Under the cover of pre-dawn darkness, Native Hawaiians surprised the gates of the US Navy Command with a civil disobedience action over the Red Hill fuel leak. Empire Files producer Mike Prysner was on the ground.

Carl Sagan testifying before Congress in 1985 on climate change

Witnesses testified on how the greenhouse effect will change the global climate system and possible solutions.”

Honest Government Ad | Hung Parliament

The Australien Government has made an ad about Hung Parliaments and its surprisingly honest and informative.

China, Climate Change, Military-Industrial Complex, U.S. Politics, Workers & Unions

ICEBERG AHEAD

Andrew van Wagner interviews Paul Jay on nuclear weapons, the media, and climate crisis.

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