3 September 2024

Eckersley urges revolt against corporate power

Richard Eckersley accuses governments of shocking irrelevance in view of the cascading global challenges of climate extremes, especially rising heat, and huge consequences including crop failures and rising seas. After decades of worldwide procrastination, Eckersley now considers that humanity urgently needs an all-out revolt against the power of corporations, some of whom should be charged legally with crimes against humanity. Yes, corporations do need to become aware and socially responsible. Also, it is promising that soon the world has important UN and other international meetings; national elections such as ours; and ongoing efforts to stop wars and instead...