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The Church Of Eternal Growth

A new study about green growth is a reminder that our current crises descend from our preference for ideology over reality. What happens to a society that becomes trapped in its own ignorance? That's a question explored by Russian director Alexei Roman in his 2013 film Hard To

Capitalism's FAFO Moment

This week a major insurer warned that climate change was endangering capitalism as we know it. But what if it's already dead? “Fuck around and find out”: what a wonderful phrase. The Hakuna Matata of the terminally online, FAFO describes the relationship between intended action and unintended consequence.

Let These Rebel Scientists Rekindle Your Hope In The Future

In a remarkable new book, more than 20 researchers recount how they put their careers and their freedom on the line for humanity and a kinder future. The effect is joyful. My anxiety has been replaced with an assurance that whatever the future holds I am part of a community

This Is Abundance

American author Ezra Klein has written a book about his vision for the future. The Climate Laundry conducted a rudimentary analysis to determine if he knows what he's talking about. Spoiler alert: he doesn't. If ever you need a litmus test for whether something is a

Your Planet, Our Choice

Elon Musk's claim that “the fundamental weakness of Western civilization is empathy” has caused shock and revulsion. But a new book, Hayek's Bastards, suggests that this central pillar of the Trump regime has been long in the making. Welcome to the return of The Climate Laundry,

Carbon Capture, Or Government Capture? Keir Starmer's Flimsy, Divisive Case For CCS

In a poorly conceived political stunt, the UK Prime Minister wrote an op-ed in The Sun attacking climate protesters and making the case for the fossil fuel industry's favourite decarbonisation tech.

Injustice Served: A Fossil-Fuelled, Authoritarian Victory

The UK has jailed five climate activists for a collective 21 years for the crime of "conspiring" to protest. It's a triumph for fossil fuel tyranny and the stupidest, cruellest people on the planet.

Climate Laundry Bulletin, 12 July 2024: A Break In Our Scheduled Programming

The Laundry has been thrown into disarray by some major projects, about which I will be keeping subscribers updated. In lieu of an article, here are five key climate stories from the last week.

Meet Trump's Brain: The Climate-Denying Group Inciting Violent Revolution

Should the convicted felon be re-elected, he'll institute a plan drawn up by a far-right religious organisation funded by big oil. But what does The Heritage Foundation actually want?

'Star Wars Without Darth Vader': It’s Time We Named The Causes Of Climate Failure

Our media are great at identifying the symptoms of climate inaction, but hopeless at naming its architects. A new book shows there's no excuse for such ambiguity.

OK, Chicken Little: Why The Opposite Of Climate Action Isn't Denial, But Apathy

The most harmful lie told about climate change isn't that it's a hoax, but that it's not that bad. It's a narrative that serves only those who profit from destruction.

UK's Climate Election: Labour Must Rise Above The Politics Of Despair

When our politicians say "better things aren't possible", people believe them. Instead of feeding the downward spiral, Britain's presumptive leaders can inspire a battered nation by telling the truth.

'Overpopulation' Is A Racist Trope. It's Time We Laid It To Rest

A new movie satirises the myth that climate change is a consequence of too many people. In the real world, our overpopulation obsession must be euthanised.

Taylor Swift, Climate Guardian? On Harnessing The Power Of The Swifties

Without dipping into white saviourism, Taylor could make a great climate messenger. But that's up to her legions of fans.