Proved: Greenwash Is Ecoterrorism, Eco-Fascism – and High-Tech, Neo-Feudal “Green” Imperialism Indigenous cultures in the “lithium triangle” of Chile, Argentina and Bolivia are being robbed, subjugated, poisoned and plundered, to make Teslas and cell phones. Corporate-state violence is the continuing norm, in response. Welcome to “Green” Imperialism. Cell phones, tablets,
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Views from the Beltline: Ecocide—an international crime?
“We need to change the rules”—Greta Thunberg, 2019 In 1970, American biologist Arthur Galston coined the term “ecocide” to describe mass environmental destruction. Galston was a critic of the Vietnam war, horrified by the extensive use of Agent Orange as a defoliant. Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme then used the
Continue readingThings Are Good: Former ICC Judge Wants to Criminalize Ecocide
Florence Mumba, a former judge of the International Criminal Court, is working hard to make ecological destruction a criminal act. Mumba and a whole team of international lawyers are focusing on getting legal definitions for ecocide and want to eventually charge people, governments, and corporations that commit massive ecological destruction.
Continue readingAlberta Politics: A generation of impulsive right-wing politicians ruins Preston Manning’s dream of ‘green capitalism’ – what’s next?
Let’s start with a pop quiz. Who said this? “One of the biggest issues will be the question of how much of current revenue from non-renewable resources should be saved and how those savings should be invested … so that, if the day ever comes that oil and gas isn’t
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: Monbiot – Crime and Punishment for Climate Harm
With the Earth on the cusp of tipping into catastrophic climate change is it not time that major polluters be tried and jailed for ecocide? The Guardian’s eco-scribe, George Monbiot, makes the argument. I want to tell you about the world-changing work of Polly Higgins.She is a barrister who has
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: Our Common Apocalypse – Our Common Problem – The Elites
We have a NIMBY problem here. The bad news is that said NIMBY problem is on a planetary scale and my backyard is really everyone’s back yard so to speak. The doom of our time is coming, human driven climate change, and we merrily continue to do that very things
Continue reading350 or bust: “Together We Can End The Holocaust Against The Environment”
Reposted from Care2.com: Elder’s Meditation of the Day April 10 “Together we can end the Holocaust against the environment.” –Haida Gwaii, Traditional Circle of Elders We are all familiar with the Holocaust against the people. When this happens we feel bad and we vow never to let it happen again.
Continue readingNEW MEDIA AND POLITICS CANADA: Naomi Klein’s TED Talk: "Addicted To Risk"
Ms. Klein gives a thoughtful and timely talk about our oil addiction. A whole lot of information you won’t find in your local fishwrap.
Continue readingNEW MEDIA AND POLITICS CANADA: Naomi Klein’s TED Talk: “Addicted To Risk”
Ms. Klein gives a thoughtful and timely talk about our oil addiction. A whole lot of information you won’t find in your local fishwrap.
Continue readingNEW MEDIA AND POLITICS CANADA: Naomi Klein’s TED Talk: “Addicted To Risk”
Ms. Klein gives a thoughtful and timely talk about our oil addiction. A whole lot of information you won’t find in your local fishwrap.
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