How to exploit Trump’s vulnerabilities – Naomi Klein explains in a short video
Once you know exactly what the Trump brand is, it becomes obvious how to mess with it. No 1933 Posted by fw, April 15, 2017 “You’ve probably noticed that Donald Trump … Continue reading
The only options we have left to mitigate climate change are all radical: Naomi Klein
Canada-led Paris talks set 1.5° C temperature target, but plans from Vancouver meeting of premiers aren’t on target. No 1612 Posted by fw, March 11, 2016 “What we got in Paris … Continue reading
In an act of defiant civil disobedience, activists will be in the streets of Paris on 12/12 at 12 noon
Dangerous warming is not far off in the distance, it is already costing thousands of lives and livelihoods No 1534 Posted by fw, December 9, 2015 “By taking to the … Continue reading
COP21 emissions reduction targets will lead to extremely dangerous temperature rise of 3-4 degrees
Paris talks are ‘incremental nonsense’ — we need a post-Paris peoples’ plan, declares Naomi Klein No 1528 Posted by fw, December 4, 2015 “In sharp contrast to the hopefulness that … Continue reading
Harper’s out. Trudeau’s in. So why aren’t Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis breathing more easily?
Trudeau appears to side with most Paris-bound leaders — saying yes to more renewables, but not saying “no” to new fossil fuel projects. No 1492 Posted by fw, October 27, … Continue reading
“The NDP is afraid of being associated with this radical document,” says Naomi Klein of Leap Manifesto
Klein, on Democracy Now, talks about the election, Harper, the Leap Manifesto, NDP’s rejection of it, and why the NDP has fallen in the polls No 1469 Posted by fw, … Continue reading
No time for small steps — We need to “leap” to the next economy, says Naomi Klein
Klein proposes a series interlocking policies to make the transformative leap. No 1448 Posted by fw, September 11, 2015 “I’ve been in rooms filled with incredible activists including here in Australia … Continue reading
Standing ovation for Naomi Klein’s tour de force presentation in Australia — VIDEO
An hour of no holds barred, gut-wrenching, impolite truth-telling. No 1446 Posted by fw, September 10, 2015 “The task is clear: to create a culture of care-taking, in which no one … Continue reading
The film of Klein’s “This Changes Everything” promises to leave audiences “refreshed and inspired”
Watch the 2:22-minute trailer here. No 1444 Posted by fw, September 09, 2015 “The extraordinary detail and richness of the cinematography in This Changes Everything provides an epic canvas for this exploration … Continue reading
UK activists mount “vigorous and creative” campaign to stop fracking push
“Widespread resistance has already put the UK’s pro-fracking forces on the defensive”, says Naomi Klein No 1238 Posted by fw, January 23, 2015 “In rushing to exploit the UK’s shale gas reserves, … Continue reading
Rob Hopkins heaps praise on Klein’s new book, but wonders why it left him feeling “underwhelmed”
Rob found Klein’s This Changes Everything “heavy on the numbing information”, absence of alternatives to capitalism No 1196 Posted by fw, November 21, 2014 “…living in ‘a world teeming with … Continue reading
Haven’t read Klein’s book? Not to worry — Watch Klein summarize key parts in 45–minute talk — VIDEO
This video offers an excellent summary of Klein’s main ideas. Better yet, they’re delivered by the author herself No 1166 Posted by fw, October 15, 2014 Naomi Klein – Author, … Continue reading
Power-packed panel calls for urgent action on climate change — VIDEO
Senator Bernie Sanders, McKibben, Klein, Hedges, Sawant talk climate change for almost 2 hours “Our strategy and tactics must be different…. We will have to speak the language of … … Continue reading
Our failing capitalist system presents us with a rare opportunity to save the climate, says Klein in her new book
But – and it’s a big but — “It’s really hard to pry apart the capitalism that we have from the idea of endless growth” No 1148 Posted by fw, … Continue reading
It’s capitalism, stupid, not fossil fuels, that is root cause of climate change, says Naomi Klein in new book
“This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate” argues threat of climate change demands immediate action No 1137 Posted by fw, September 4, 2014 Naomi Klein’s new book, This Changes Everything, … Continue reading
Capitalism is at war with life on Earth, argues Naomi Klein
Climate change is telling us the current economic model of corporate-dominated global capitalism is failing us No 1119 Posted by fw, August 08, 2014 “Klein’s new book will argue that … Continue reading
Calls for radical emissions cuts may be popular but they’re not powerful enough says Naomi Klein
Klein lambasted mainstream environmentalists of 1980s for not taking on dominant pro-market ideology No 950 Posted by fw, January 9, 2014 “Klein used her keynote address to the [Radical Emissions … Continue reading
