China’s Coal Crunch Threatens to Nullify Climate Talks
China is by far the world’s biggest producer of coal, producing 3.84 billion tonnes worth in 2020 (five times more than India, the world’s number two). So how can there be a shortage? Because China also sources 70 percent of its electricity from coal, despite years of record-breaking investments in green alternatives. Not only is […]
Climate Crisis, Imperialism and Oppression
As we know, the consequences of the climate catastrophe will affect everyone, but it is poorer and working-class communities, particularly in poorer countries, that will bear the brunt of this disastrous situation. This is a fundamental feature of modern imperialism where major world capitalist powers fight over dwindling resources with little to no regard for […]