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

Green Left Show #88: Ian Angus on capitalism, ecosocialism and metabolic rifts Alex Bainbridge Fri, 24/07/2026 - 12:36 Ian AngusAlex Bainbridge July 24, 2026, Issue 1458, Analysis See also 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). Climate crisis Socialism Environment Ecosocialism 2026 metabolic rift Green Left Show Australia Ian Angus