Andreas Malm

Wim Carton, an Associate Professor of Sustainability Science, and Andreas Malm, a human ecology expert, tackle today’s pressing climate crisis in this insightful dialogue. They discuss their book, Overshoot, highlighting the paradox of rising fossil fuel consumption despite urgent climate goals. The duo critiques geoengineering and the disconnect in political strategies while emphasizing the financial risks of fossil fuel investments. They also explore the potential of renewable energy solutions and advocate for urgent, genuine climate action in the face of despair.

In this discussion, Andreas Malm, an influential author and professor at Lund University, challenges conventional climate activism. He argues that fossil fuels are a ticking time bomb and advocates for civil disobedience, including radical tactics like property damage. Malm critiques the ineffectiveness of climate conferences and highlights the empowerment of grassroots movements tackling fossil fuel projects. He emphasizes that new strategies are essential for addressing the climate crisis and questions the morality of labeling activist tactics as terrorism.

Andreas Malm, a human ecologist and author of works like Fossil Capital, joins Ash Sarkar to dissect the fraught politics surrounding climate change. They question the feasibility of technological solutions like BECCS and the proper limits for global warming. Malm critiques the delusions of green capitalism, arguing that it often prioritizes profit over genuine environmental efforts. The discussion also touches on the alarming risks linked to climate intervention technologies and the challenge of maintaining focus on climate amid global crises.

Wim Carton, an expert in climate politics, and Andreas Malm, a human ecology academic, delve into the urgent challenges posed by climate change. They critique the ineffective global response to rising temperatures and discuss the controversial 'overshoot' strategy. The duo calls for revolutionary changes to address fossil fuel reliance while examining the limitations of established climate policies. With a focus on the socio-political dynamics, they advocate for genuine action against fossil fuels to prevent catastrophic outcomes.

Kate Aronoff, Andreas Malm, and Sabrina Fernandes discuss the presence of corporations at COP26 and the importance of social movements. They explore the discrepancy between COP26 announcements and actual progress in negotiations. They highlight the collaboration of fossil fuel interests and white supremacy in Brazil under Bolsonaro's government. The speakers emphasize the role of direct action in addressing the climate crisis and the challenges of building a left eco-socialist movement. They also discuss targeting luxury emissions attributed to the rich and the importance of class consciousness.