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Green Left Show #88: Ian Angus on capitalism, ecosocialism and metabolic rifts

, Issue 1458, Analysis
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Metabolic rifts and capitalism’s assault on the Earth
Ecosocialism 2026 announces international speakers
More of the Green Left Show

Climate and Capitalism editor Ian Angus joined the Green Left Show to discuss his latest book Metabolic Rifts: Capitalism’s Assault on the Earth System. Angus will be speaking at Ecosocialism 2026, where the book will be available for purchase.

The discussion covered: Metabolic Rifts (0:50); Why is capitalism to blame? (3:05); Why ecosocialism? (6:05); The importance of science (7:05); Is it too late? (9:55); Capitalism and pandemics (11:59); and Ecosocialism 2026 (15:40).

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