#ecomodernism — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #ecomodernism, aggregated by home.social.
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Ecomodernism is environmentalism of hope. Kinda chic.
#Ecomodernism #WePlanet -
"In this paper we introduce the Journal of Labor and Society’s special issue on the ecomodernist features of imperialism and argue that these concepts must be theorized in tandem. The introduction begins by showing how ecomodernism and imperialism combine in practice through the example of the Council of Foreign Relations’ ‘Climate Realism Initiative’. It then charts ecomodernism’s emergence as a distinct theory and practice, arguing that it can take capitalist and anti-capitalist forms, both of which reproduce imperialist mechanisms of accumulation on a world scale. The paper’s third section questions the anti-modernist critique of ecomodernism offered by the concepts of extractivism and green colonialism. We then develop what we consider a more precise and rigorously anti-imperialist critique of imperialism’s ecomodernist aspects before concluding with some political propositions about the necessity of what we call a ‘communist ecological critique’ and by summarizing the special issue’s contributions."
#Imperialism #AntiImperialism #Ecomodernism #Capitalism #Extractivism #GreenColonialism
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"In this paper we introduce the Journal of Labor and Society’s special issue on the ecomodernist features of imperialism and argue that these concepts must be theorized in tandem. The introduction begins by showing how ecomodernism and imperialism combine in practice through the example of the Council of Foreign Relations’ ‘Climate Realism Initiative’. It then charts ecomodernism’s emergence as a distinct theory and practice, arguing that it can take capitalist and anti-capitalist forms, both of which reproduce imperialist mechanisms of accumulation on a world scale. The paper’s third section questions the anti-modernist critique of ecomodernism offered by the concepts of extractivism and green colonialism. We then develop what we consider a more precise and rigorously anti-imperialist critique of imperialism’s ecomodernist aspects before concluding with some political propositions about the necessity of what we call a ‘communist ecological critique’ and by summarizing the special issue’s contributions."
#Imperialism #AntiImperialism #Ecomodernism #Capitalism #Extractivism #GreenColonialism
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Critique of George Monbiot's recent, and rather puzzling, pieces on food systems
The challenge of food ecomodernism: a puzzle outlined - resilience
https://www.resilience.org/stories/2025-12-22/the-challenge-of-food-ecomodernism-a-puzzle-outlined/
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Critique of George Monbiot's recent, and rather puzzling, pieces on food systems
The challenge of food ecomodernism: a puzzle outlined - resilience
https://www.resilience.org/stories/2025-12-22/the-challenge-of-food-ecomodernism-a-puzzle-outlined/
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"Capitalist ecomodernist visions require a very rapid and large-scale buildout of zero-carbon energy infrastructure. But, under capitalism, investment and production is organized around whatever is most profitable to capital, rather than what is most necessary for achieving social and ecological goals. This creates a problem for the energy transition, because while renewables are increasingly cheap, fossil fuels are three times more profitable, in large part because they are more conducive to monopoly power (Christophers 2025). So, capital continues to flow to fossil fuels and we get inadequate investments in clean energy. In recent months, several major financial firms have abandoned their low-carbon investments because they are not profitable enough. In other words, ecomodernism’s commitment to capitalism ultimately works against its ecological objectives. This may help explain why ecomodernists tend to promote nuclear power, because an energy grid dominated by capital-intensive forms of energy production with high barriers to entry is more likely to be profitable.
The green transition ultimately cannot be left in the hands of capital. It will require substantial public finance, public works, industrial policy and planning in order to build out necessary renewable energy capacity, as well as to undertake other low-profit or zero-profit activities such as expanding public transit, insulating buildings, and regenerating ecosystems. Furthermore, increasing these activities cannot be done while national productive capacities are already maxed out by capitalist production. It will necessarily require scaling down less-necessary production, to liberate labour, engineers, resources etc to be remobilized for this purpose. Here too, this is not something that can be achieved within capitalism. Capital will not voluntarily scale down profitable forms of production."
#Ecomodernism #Ecosocialism #GreenGrowth #Capitalism #GreenTransition
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"Capitalist ecomodernist visions require a very rapid and large-scale buildout of zero-carbon energy infrastructure. But, under capitalism, investment and production is organized around whatever is most profitable to capital, rather than what is most necessary for achieving social and ecological goals. This creates a problem for the energy transition, because while renewables are increasingly cheap, fossil fuels are three times more profitable, in large part because they are more conducive to monopoly power (Christophers 2025). So, capital continues to flow to fossil fuels and we get inadequate investments in clean energy. In recent months, several major financial firms have abandoned their low-carbon investments because they are not profitable enough. In other words, ecomodernism’s commitment to capitalism ultimately works against its ecological objectives. This may help explain why ecomodernists tend to promote nuclear power, because an energy grid dominated by capital-intensive forms of energy production with high barriers to entry is more likely to be profitable.
The green transition ultimately cannot be left in the hands of capital. It will require substantial public finance, public works, industrial policy and planning in order to build out necessary renewable energy capacity, as well as to undertake other low-profit or zero-profit activities such as expanding public transit, insulating buildings, and regenerating ecosystems. Furthermore, increasing these activities cannot be done while national productive capacities are already maxed out by capitalist production. It will necessarily require scaling down less-necessary production, to liberate labour, engineers, resources etc to be remobilized for this purpose. Here too, this is not something that can be achieved within capitalism. Capital will not voluntarily scale down profitable forms of production."
#Ecomodernism #Ecosocialism #GreenGrowth #Capitalism #GreenTransition
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I found a episode of the Win-Win Podcast where Isabelle Boemeke dives into some of her key theses! If you’re curious about her ideas on energy abundance, nuclear power, and sustainable growth, it’s definitely worth a listen. @collectifission @Ardubal @engravecavedave @Tallish_Tom
One of the things that stood out to me was how the conversation between @livboeree.bsky.social and Isabelle Boemeke tackles a fundamental question: Energy is the lifeblood of civilization, but how do we balance abundance with sustainability? Their discussion explores why nuclear power could be a game-changer—covering everything from safety and infrastructure to public perception—and breaks it down into some really thought-provoking angles:
- Why Pit Renewables Against Nuclear?
The episode makes a compelling case for why the ‘either/or’ mindset is holding us back. With innovations like decentralized grids and small modular reactors, the future of energy might be far more collaborative than we’ve imagined.- Nuclear Power and AI: Surprising Parallels
Did you know nuclear power and AI share striking similarities? Both are transformative technologies that face public skepticism and require responsible stewardship. Isabelle draws fascinating parallels between the two, asking: How can we learn from the past to build a better future?- Energy Abundance: Beyond Power
Energy abundance isn’t just about keeping the lights on—it’s about lifting people out of poverty, enabling innovation, and creating a sustainable future. Isabelle and Liv explore how we can turn this vision into reality. What’s your biggest hope for the future of energy?- The Role of Government: Incentives and Innovation
Government policies can make or break the energy transition. Isabelle discusses how smart incentives could fast-track nuclear innovation and asks: What changes would you like to see to make this happen?If you’re as intrigued as I am, you can watch the full discussion here: How To Unlock Energy Abundance | Isabelle Boemeke https://youtu.be/T_6-_U8yAn8
#WinWinPodcast #NuclearEnergy #RadFuture #EnergyRevolution #NuclearForClimate #SustainableLiving #GreenTech #ClimateHope #EnergyTransition #CleanTech #ClimateSolutions #SustainableDevelopment #Innovation #PolicyChange #Infrastructure #FutureOfWork #EnergyAbundance #NuclearIsGreen #Ecomodernism #ProNuclear #ClimateAction #EnergyForAll #NuclearInnovation #PublicPerception
Tagging a few folks and communities who might be interested: @[email protected] @[email protected] @AmericanNuclearSociety @SuppOfNucEnergy @nuclear @nuclearmonster @nuclearhumanities @energy @voixdunucleaire
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I found a episode of the Win-Win Podcast where Isabelle Boemeke dives into some of her key theses! If you’re curious about her ideas on energy abundance, nuclear power, and sustainable growth, it’s definitely worth a listen. @collectifission @Ardubal @engravecavedave @Tallish_Tom
One of the things that stood out to me was how the conversation between @livboeree.bsky.social and Isabelle Boemeke tackles a fundamental question: Energy is the lifeblood of civilization, but how do we balance abundance with sustainability? Their discussion explores why nuclear power could be a game-changer—covering everything from safety and infrastructure to public perception—and breaks it down into some really thought-provoking angles:
- Why Pit Renewables Against Nuclear?
The episode makes a compelling case for why the ‘either/or’ mindset is holding us back. With innovations like decentralized grids and small modular reactors, the future of energy might be far more collaborative than we’ve imagined.- Nuclear Power and AI: Surprising Parallels
Did you know nuclear power and AI share striking similarities? Both are transformative technologies that face public skepticism and require responsible stewardship. Isabelle draws fascinating parallels between the two, asking: How can we learn from the past to build a better future?- Energy Abundance: Beyond Power
Energy abundance isn’t just about keeping the lights on—it’s about lifting people out of poverty, enabling innovation, and creating a sustainable future. Isabelle and Liv explore how we can turn this vision into reality. What’s your biggest hope for the future of energy?- The Role of Government: Incentives and Innovation
Government policies can make or break the energy transition. Isabelle discusses how smart incentives could fast-track nuclear innovation and asks: What changes would you like to see to make this happen?If you’re as intrigued as I am, you can watch the full discussion here: How To Unlock Energy Abundance | Isabelle Boemeke https://youtu.be/T_6-_U8yAn8
#WinWinPodcast #NuclearEnergy #RadFuture #EnergyRevolution #NuclearForClimate #SustainableLiving #GreenTech #ClimateHope #EnergyTransition #CleanTech #ClimateSolutions #SustainableDevelopment #Innovation #PolicyChange #Infrastructure #FutureOfWork #EnergyAbundance #NuclearIsGreen #Ecomodernism #ProNuclear #ClimateAction #EnergyForAll #NuclearInnovation #PublicPerception
Tagging a few folks and communities who might be interested: @[email protected] @[email protected] @AmericanNuclearSociety @SuppOfNucEnergy @nuclear @nuclearmonster @nuclearhumanities @energy @voixdunucleaire
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"Ted Nordhaus, co-founder and executive director of the Breakthrough Institute, talks to Leigh and Alex the 20th anniversary of "The Death of Environmentalism" and the 10th anniversary of "The Ecomodernist Manifesto". We discuss:
- The fundamental philosophical differences between "building-out" and "restraint".
- Whether industrial policy like the Inflation Reduction Act is in line with the ecomodern approach
- Why environmentalism differs in the US versus Western Europe
- Why modernisation gets lost in discussions on the environment
- What techno-optimism and what techno-fixes are
- What the Abundance Agenda is" -
"Ted Nordhaus, co-founder and executive director of the Breakthrough Institute, talks to Leigh and Alex the 20th anniversary of "The Death of Environmentalism" and the 10th anniversary of "The Ecomodernist Manifesto". We discuss:
- The fundamental philosophical differences between "building-out" and "restraint".
- Whether industrial policy like the Inflation Reduction Act is in line with the ecomodern approach
- Why environmentalism differs in the US versus Western Europe
- Why modernisation gets lost in discussions on the environment
- What techno-optimism and what techno-fixes are
- What the Abundance Agenda is" -
#Ecomodernism: Technology, Politics and the Climate Crisis, Jonathan Symons.
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Good read and a nice alternative vision to the 'techno-optimist' manifesto dystopia of Andreessen et al.
"How to unite local initiatives for a more #sustainable global future"
This article challenges the belief in high-tech solutions to solve socio-environmental crises, proposing a political vision beyond “green growth” and “ #ecomodernism .” We thus introduce “ #cosmolocal ” production, a configuration that strives to connect communities around shared resources.
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A really insightful piece summarising the debates between #degrowth and #ecomodernism, and some of the fairly serious problems with the eco-modernist position from Kai Heron
https://www.versobooks.com/en-gb/blogs/news/forget-eco-modernism
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A really insightful piece summarising the debates between #degrowth and #ecomodernism, and some of the fairly serious problems with the eco-modernist position from Kai Heron
https://www.versobooks.com/en-gb/blogs/news/forget-eco-modernism
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this is an excellent video about the relationship between patriarchy & the global biocide we're currently experiencing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddyOe7vm5R0
this video is feminist praxis for real.
#patriarchy #feminism #ecomodernism #environment #ClimateChange
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More on #Latour, two #modernities, and #ecomodernism, which appears to build on classic linear #modernization theory along Rostowian lines. What if We Have Never Been Modern in the #GlobalNorth / #GlobalSouth?: https://revisesociology.com/2017/09/19/modernization-theory/
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Building on my recent #Latour post: scholars of #modernity often propose two successive phases, where recent is "liquid" (Bauman) vs. earlier "solid," "reflexive" (Giddens/Beck et al.) vs. classic, etc. But, building on Latour, there never was a "solid," classic modernity; it's just how modernity has represented itself. So what, then, of #ecomodernism, which unabashedly invokes classic modernity? Minimally, a key ecomodernist tenet, #decoupling, is in need of better #theory.
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Re-reading the #Latour classic We Have Never Been Modern in early stages of writing critique of #ecomodernism à la @TheBTI (see 2015 link). Tentative argument: two modernities, two ecomodernisms, along lines of this Latour figure, and invoking earlier BTI Death of Environmentalism (2004), which celebrates mixing as much as ecomod celebrates purification. Thoughts?: http://www.ecomodernism.org
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Re-reading the #Latour classic We Have Never Been Modern in early stages of writing critique of #ecomodernism à la @TheBTI (see 2015 link). Tentative argument: two modernities, two ecomodernisms, along lines of this Latour figure, and invoking earlier BTI Death of Environmentalism (2004), which celebrates mixing as much as ecomod celebrates purification. Thoughts?: http://www.ecomodernism.org
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“They had this idea of molding environmentalism to attract conservatives and what actually happened was they turned into conservatives themselves—writing for Forbes, Quillete, National Review, and the Wall Street Journal,” said Sam Bliss. Bliss describes it as a tragic tale, where Nordhaus and Shellenberger turn into exactly who they didn't want to be: conservative lobbyists for techno-fixes who engage in endless battles with environmentalists.
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“They had this idea of molding environmentalism to attract conservatives and what actually happened was they turned into conservatives themselves—writing for Forbes, Quillete, National Review, and the Wall Street Journal,” said Sam Bliss. Bliss describes it as a tragic tale, where Nordhaus and Shellenberger turn into exactly who they didn't want to be: conservative lobbyists for techno-fixes who engage in endless battles with environmentalists.
"""https://disinformationchronicle.substack.com/p/the-new-denial-is-delay-at-the-breakthrough
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Ecomodernists, the true believers in human ingenuity and technology. They "write with the conviction that knowledge and technology, applied with wisdom, might allow for a good, or even great, Anthropocene." Is that a new type of denialism, painted green?
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Ecomodernists, the true believers in human ingenuity and technology. They "write with the conviction that knowledge and technology, applied with wisdom, might allow for a good, or even great, Anthropocene." Is that a new type of denialism, painted green?
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Eco-Dengism really seems like a great label as you watch people claiming that "only by further developing the productive forces can the society be transformed".
Dude the status quo we live in is developing productive forces all the time, how's that contributing to transformation?"We are not calling for the maintenance of status quo, we are just calling for the further development of productive forces."
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Eco-Dengism really seems like a great label as you watch people claiming that "only by further developing the productive forces can the society be transformed".
Dude the status quo we live in is developing productive forces all the time, how's that contributing to transformation?"We are not calling for the maintenance of status quo, we are just calling for the further development of productive forces."
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I can't find the original post but all credits to Joelin Stone for this comprehensive summary of the core arguments of degrowth and pointing out how ludicrous the deliberate misinterpretation by "socialist eco-modernists" is.
#degrowth #climatecolonility #ClimateReparations #ecomodernism #decommodification #globalsouth #climatechange -
I can't find the original post but all credits to Joelin Stone for this comprehensive summary of the core arguments of degrowth and pointing out how ludicrous the deliberate misinterpretation by "socialist eco-modernists" is.
#degrowth #climatecolonility #ClimateReparations #ecomodernism #decommodification #globalsouth #climatechange -
I wish I knew how to quit you, Mastodon! Anyway, this is me popping up *again*, when I should be working, to share this, because I think a bunch of you heads would find it interesting. It’s essentially Smaje’s book-length refutation of George Monbiot’s credulous #ecomodernism & advocacy for the application of SV techniques/mindset to mass food production, and a call for “agrarian localism" instead. Anyone concerned with where we’re going to get our #food in the Long Emergency should read it.
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I wish I knew how to quit you, Mastodon! Anyway, this is me popping up *again*, when I should be working, to share this, because I think a bunch of you heads would find it interesting. It’s essentially Chris Smaje’s book-length refutation of George Monbiot’s credulous #ecomodernism & advocacy for the application of SV techniques/mindset to mass food production, and a call for “agrairisn localism.” Anyone concerned with where we’re going to get our #food in the Long Emergency ought to read it.
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CW: Ecomodernism. Genuine enquiry
Ecomodernism.
What is the stance on dealing with nuclear waste?
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CW: Ecomodernism. Genuine enquiry
Ecomodernism.
What is the stance on dealing with nuclear waste?
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Those of you who know me well know that I’m given to strong opinions about, oh, just ‘bout everything, so it may surprise you to hear my feelings about #ecomodernism and #ecomodernists tend to be muted. I think they’re badly (and probably even fatally) *mistaken* to place their faith in these systems, which we might as well call “continuity capitalocene,” but I can’t find it in my heart to take up against them. What’s your take? https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/mar/09/a-long-overdue-moment-the-uk-greens-pushing-for-the-nuclear-option
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Theories of #Political #Ecology: #Monopoly #Capital Against People and the Planet by @MaxAjl of #Ghent_Uni, is insightful and thought-provoking re: dominant theories of political ecology.
- Critiques theories of #FossilCapitalism, #EcoModernism, #Extractivism, #Degrowth, #PostDevelopment, #EcologicallyUnequal#Exchange (EUE)
- Argues imperialism and global history of accumulation not taken seriously enough.
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An #introduction apparently I pin this to my feed per #mastodon vets.
Longtime resident #Honolulu and #Waikiki, adding #HawaiiMastodon
Expect little original content, I just lurk and boost things
#Climate #UrbanPlanning #Transit #FinTech #Water #EcoModernism #History #SciFi #Writing #Software #GenX #HealthCare #Nuclear #DenverBroncos #Engineering #Housing #CraftBeer #Excel #Architecture #Hydroponics #Aquaculture #Robotics #Space #Physics #Math #Science #AgTech #Art #Authors #Cartoons #AI
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What’s needed for solving the climate crisis?
1. With solar and wind, we need nuclear power. End of story. Natural gas is NOT an acceptable backup. Never was.
2. We move away from eating meat and towards technology like precision fermentation. See https://rebootfood.org for details. With it we can feed the world with a footprint of greater London.
3. With all that free land, we rewild large areas of the planet, help biodiversity and lock up all that CO2 back into nature.
#ecomodernism #nomoa -
Portrait of an elder sunfish from a colony I like to visit on summertime river swims …
… plus some interests #AnimalCognition #AnimalBehavior #AnimalEthics #AnimalLaw #AnimalRights #AnimalStudies #Anthrozoology #Botany #Conservation #ConservationBiology #Ecology #Ecomodernism #EnvironmentalHistory #EnvironmentalStudies #Ethology #Evolution #HistoryOfScience #MarineBiology #MoreThanHuman #Multispecies #PhilosophyOfMind #PlantStudies #PoliticalEcology #Sustainability #Vegan
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Portrait of an elder sunfish from a colony I like to visit on summertime river swims …
… plus some interests #AnimalCognition #AnimalBehavior #AnimalEthics #AnimalLaw #AnimalRights #AnimalStudies #Anthrozoology #Botany #Conservation #ConservationBiology #Ecology #Ecomodernism #EnvironmentalHistory #EnvironmentalStudies #Ethology #Evolution #HistoryOfScience #MarineBiology #MoreThanHuman #Multispecies #PhilosophyOfMind #PlantStudies #PoliticalEcology #Sustainability #Vegan
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"More efficient technologies use less energy, and thus they cost less, which often encourages us to use them more—resulting in a net increase in energy use."
https://entitleblog.org/2019/06/20/why-game-of-thrones-was-about-ecomodernism/