#ecomodernism — Public Fediverse posts on home.social

Miguel Afonso Caetano @[email protected] · 2026-01-01 · 20:37 UTC

"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."

https://brill.com/view/journals/jlso/aop/article-10.1163-24714607-bja10207/article-10.1163-24714607-bja10207.xml

#Imperialism #AntiImperialism #Ecomodernism #Capitalism #Extractivism #GreenColonialism

#imperialism #antiimperialism #ecomodernism #capitalism #extractivism #greencolonialism

Debby ‬⁂📎🐧:disability_flag: @[email protected] · 2025-08-19 · 14:19 UTC

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

#winwinpodcast #nuclearenergy #radfuture #energyrevolution #nuclearforclimate #sustainableliving

Hongyu Yang @[email protected] · 2023-07-15 · 23:11 UTC

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

#degrowth #climatecolonility #climatereparations #ecomodernism #decommodification #globalsouth