(2021-08-14). Climate Crisis and Social Transformation in the Age of Corona. indybay.org The temporary moratorium on economic activity in large parts of the world has done nothing at all to change the fundamental logic of the capitalist mode of production, which is driven by the end-in-itself motion of endlessly reproducing abstract wealth, represented by money.
(2021-08-14). Apocalypse or cooperation? mronline.org 
The perfect storm of COVID-19 and climate change, and the resulting economic damage, will most likely trigger much more social and political instability. Although substantially increased international cooperation can still avert this nightmarish scenario, the current state of global politics provides few grounds for optimism.
(2021-08-14). Canadian Doctors Group Erects Anti-LNG Billboard. popularresistance.org A group of doctors and nurses have launched an aggressive billboard campaign targeting BC Ferries for burning liquefied natural gas — or LNG — a largely methane mixture they say is threatening human health and the world's climate system. | Dr. Melissa Lem, a Vancouver family physician and president-elect of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE), says the campaign was partly in response to advertisements on some BC Ferries trumpeting the clean potential of natural gas. | "They have these massive billboards that tout the clean natural gas," says Lem. "What's feeding their fer…
(2021-08-13). The Hard Realities of Immigration (with @deportedartist). anchor.fm In this episode, me and my homie Javier, aka @DeportedArtist on Instagram, go over the experiences that often many have to endure simply to be able to have a safe home or a chance at one. Javier explains his story, and we go into detail to discuss his story, his situation now, his artwork, and things surrounding these topics. We go over the oncoming effects of climate change on immigration, the Biden administration, and their lack of willingness to take the children out of cages and legalize immigration, even though he made countless promises to take action. They never tell the truth! That's why we got to take do…
(2021-08-13). Apartheid tech is no climate change solution. electronicintifada.net Israel finds opportunity to rebrand itself in wake of new IPCC report.
(2021-08-13). Study: 'Blue Hydrogen' In Bipartisan Plan More Polluting Than Coal. popularresistance.org While celebrated as a climate victory by the Biden administration, the large infrastructure bill passed in the U.S. Senate this week includes billions of dollars of funding toward "blue hydrogen," which new research published Thursday finds is more polluting than coal. | The $550 billion bipartisan infrastructure package passed Tuesday includes $8 billion to develop "clean hydrogen" via the creation of four regional hubs. | The White House claims that the bill is in step with President Joe Biden's climate goals and advocates of hydrogen energy champion it as a low-emissions alternative for various uses such as fu…
(2021-08-13). Wednesday 8/18: Climate Crisis: Learn About the United Nations IPCC Report w/ 350.org. indybay.org Livestream via Instragram…
(2021-08-13). Canada Announces Sweeping Vaccine Requirements for Government Workers and Travelers. commondreams.org "Banks are continuing to fund massive new oil pipelines like Line 3 that would lock in vast amounts of climate pollution for decades. Even worse, they are disguising their loans as 'sustainability' measures."
(2021-08-13). Let's Honor Social Security's Anniversary by Boosting Seniors' Benefits. commondreams.org "I would say the scientists have done their job and now policymakers have to do their own job," said one climate researcher frustrated by the lack of serious action on the existential crisis.
(2021-08-13). Climate Activists Target Banks' Greenwashing in Nationwide #DefundLine3 Protests. commondreams.org
(2021-08-13). Cheap Talk from the Fed on Global Warming? cepr.net During the first decade of this century I was one of the few economists in the country to warn of the housing bubble and the likelihood that its collapse would lead to a serious recession. It was easy to see that the housing market was in a bubble, and that when the bubble burst it …
(2021-08-13). 'All of the Sirens Are Going Off': NOAA Says July Was Hottest Month Ever Recorded. commondreams.org If we continue to talk about global warming without confronting the capitalist menace that generated much of the crisis in the first place, the conversation will continue to amount to nil.
(2021-08-13). Water Walkers Headed For Minnesota Capitol. popularresistance.org Water walkers bound for the Minnesota State Capitol left Backus, MN this morning after spending the night at the home of an ally along the route. The walk began last Saturday at the Fire Light Water Protector camp situated on the Mississippi River. | Water protectors spent nearly three weeks camping on the roadside near the Upper Mississippi to monitor Enbridge's drilling activity under the river as they construct the Line 3 Tar Sands pipeline. Enbridge has drilled under dozens of rivers and waterways, causing several major "frac outs" that spilled toxic drilling fluid into rivers and wetlands. The Minnesota Depa…