Climate change
Society suddenly finds itself put back into a state of momentary barbarism; it appears as if a famine, a universal war of devastation , had cut off the supply of every means of subsistence; industry and commerce seem to be destroyed; and why? Because there is too much civilisation, too much means of subsistence, too much industry, too much commerce
- Karl Marx
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Storm Eowyn: Austerity Britain isn’t prepared for extreme weather
Recent storms have laid waste to large areas of Britain, exposing how utterly inadequate the country’s infrastructure is in the face of climate-related disasters. Only socialist planning can ensure that society adapts and averts a catastrophe.
The hellfire of capitalism engulfs Los Angeles
Several wildfires are raging uncontrollably in and around the US city of Los Angeles. From the climate crisis, to the underfunding of fire departments, to water privatisation – the blame for this catastrophe lies squarely with the capitalist class.
Spain: monarchs pelted with mud as rage over avoidable deaths boils over in Valencia
Six days after flash floods left at least 214 people dead, the Spanish King and Prime Minister were pelted with mud and chased away by angry protesters. These unprecedented scenes were an expression of seething class rage.