Ian Angus (2) (1945–)

Like many environmentally-inclined people, I've often heard the claim that "overpopulation" is a big problem, and that humanity ought to reduce our numbers to save the environment. Well, it turns out it's not that simple. Angus and Butler lay out a compelling argument that 1) The evidence that "too many people" is the cause of environmental crisis is pretty weak, 2) Projects focused on reducing population growth tend to target poor people and people of color for blame and control, and 3) show more Focusing on population numbers keeps us from addressing the real problem, which is capitalism.

I'd highly recommend this book to anyone interested in environmental justice / eco-socialism / the messy intersection of environmentalism and human rights. show less

A great introduction to the science behind the Anthropocene, with an analysis of a possible ecosocialist response. I found the overview of the science more concise, the ecosocialist argument loses its rigour at times - but it compensates this with passion and a feeling of urgency

Informative and accesible overview of impact of humans, but especially capitalism, on the plant.

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