The Rise of Ecofascism
Climate Change and the Far Right
1. Edition February 2022
160 Pages, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Short Description
The world faces a climate crisis and an ascendant far right. Are these trends related? How does the far right think about the environment, and what openings does the coming crisis present for them?
This incisive new book traces the long history of far-right environmentalism and explores how it is adapting to the contemporary world. It argues that the extreme right, after years of denying the reality of climate change, are now showing serious signs of reversing their strategy. A new generation of far-right activists has realized that impending environmental catastrophe represents their best chance yet for a return to relevance. In reality, however, their noxious blend of conspiracy, hatred and violence is no solution at all: it is the 'eco-socialism of fools'. Only a real commitment to climate justice can save us and stop the far right in its tracks.
No-one interested in the struggle against right-wing extremism and the crusade for climate justice can afford to miss this trenchant critique of burgeoning ecofascism.
The world faces a climate crisis and an ascendant far right. Are these trends related? How does the far right think about the environment, and what openings does the coming crisis present for them?
This incisive new book traces the long history of far-right environmentalism and explores how it is adapting to the contemporary world. It argues that the extreme right, after years of denying the reality of climate change, are now showing serious signs of reversing their strategy. A new generation of far-right activists has realized that impending environmental catastrophe represents their best chance yet for a return to relevance. In reality, however, their noxious blend of conspiracy, hatred and violence is no solution at all: it is the 'eco-socialism of fools'. Only a real commitment to climate justice can save us and stop the far right in its tracks.
No-one interested in the struggle against right-wing extremism and the crusade for climate justice can afford to miss this trenchant critique of burgeoning ecofascism.
1. A History of Far-Right Ecologism
2. The far right and nature now
3. Online far-right ecologism and far-right movements
4. Deadly Ecofascist Violence
5. Towards Ecofascism Proper?
Notes
Paul Mason, author of How to Stop Fascism
'Since the attacks in Christchurch and El Paso in 2019, public discussion of ecofascism has become more urgent than ever. This book adds substantially to our understanding of a challenging subject through critical examination of rapidly evolving environmental politics on the far right.'
Peter Staudenmaier, co-author of Ecofascism: Lessons from the German Experience
'Essential reading for anyone concerned with politics in a warming world.'
Andreas Malm, co-author of White Skin, Black Fuel: On the Danger of Fossil Fascism
"The book ranges widely [...], from individual terrorists and the fringes of the internet to main stream political parties."
Adam Weymouth, Resurgence & Ecologist
