Fighting eco-fascism: an environmentalism without natureWe often think of environmental politics as inherently progressive and humane.But from more mainstream far right parties with a presence in national parliaments to marginal but equally dangerous lone actors and dispersed groups organising on the internet, environmental questions are growing in importance and are becoming central to their political platforms.The environmental movement with a liberatory outlook needs to be vigilant against the increased use of ecological concerns by rightwing governments and fascist groups alike.This week on Earth Matters, we speak to Nic Beuret, an academic and activist based in the UK who has written on the issue of the far right and ecological politics in the era of climate change.Earth Matters #1209 was produced by Teishan Ahearne and Alex Kakafikas. Image credit: Bundesarchiv, Bild 183-R24553 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.

Can we simply innovate our way out of the present climate crisis? Or do technological fixes hide another problem - that of a deeply unequal and unjust world? Until we start to understand that climate change is a also political problem we may end up carrying the problems of the present into a clean energy future.Lawyer and writer Lizzie O'Shea argues that if we are going to have a just and democratic world we need to wrestle the future of technology away from the billionaires and tech-bros and put it into the hands of the people.Guest: Lizzie O'Shea.Earth Matters #1208 was produced by Teishan Ahearne.

Adani is currently clearing trees for the construction of its Carmichael mine in Queensland.In todays show we hear Adrian Burragubba leader of the Wangan Jagalingou  family council  and  the traditional owners of the Carmichael coal mine site in Queensland.  Adani has recently made Adrian Burragubba bankrupt after several court cases with the company.  The  Wangan Jangalingou famly council  have declared their sovereign  independence and established a sovereignty camp  to practice law and custom and have  cultural ceremony on country. They  are calling  on first nations people to stand with them to protect their  cultural sovereignty. Later we hear Heather who locked on to a drill rig that had started work on the  Adani rail line. Then Anita gives  insight into what its like at the Stop Adani defenders at Camp Bimbi on Birri Country, 40ks West of Bowen, QLD. Guests:Adrian Burragubba leader of the Wangan Jagalingou  council, traditional owners of the Carmichael coal mine site.Coedie on DidgeredooHeather Simpson locked onto an Adani drill rigAnita and Sophie speaking from Camp Bimbi, Stop Adani camp 30 ks West of Bowne QLD.Song : Xavier Rudd: live recording from Camp BimbiLinks:Wangan Jagalingou Traditional Owners  Council FacebookWangan Jagalingou Family Council WebsiteFrontline Action on Coal  This week's show  #1203, was produced by Bec Horridge

Djab Wurrung Eviction: Our Way, or the highway!The Djab Wurrung Heritage Protection Embassy blockade is facing eviction this week! For fifteen months now they have made a stand to protect more than two hundred and sixty sacred trees - of deep cultural significance and up to eight hundred years old - from being bulldozed by the Victorian state government to make way for a section of freight road between Melbourne & Adelaide that will save two minutes of driving time. Djab Wurrung have put a red alert call out NOW for people to come and support on the ground as they stand strong against the full force of the Victorian state. In the last few days hundreds of people have been visiting and staying at the camps, and this level of numbers is currently keeping the bulldozers out. So if you can make it down there over the next week, even just for the day, or longer,  Djab Wurrung say please come!!With guests: Alfred Bamblett, Lidia Thorpe, Aunty Sandra Onus, Uncle Kevin Buzzacott; and guest presenter Robbie Thorpe from Fire FirstEarth Matters #1206 was produced by Nicky Stott

To mark the 40th anniversary of Australia's first forest blockade at Terania Creek in 1979 Earth Matters presents a program in which musicians Brenda Liddiard and Lisa Yeates reflect on the songs that came out of that event as well as from later protests at Grier's Scrub and Mount Nardi. The role of music in securing victories, unifying blockaders and spreading the word, and the way in which the songs lived on through further protests, is also discussed. The songs heard during the program are drawn from the Lock On CD, which was compiled by Andy Parks, and a documentary about the Nightcap campaign which was produced by John Seed in 1982.Guests: Brenda Liddiard (www.brendaliddiard.co.nz) and Lisa Yeates.Some of the music heard in the program, and much more besides, can be listened to and purchased via the 'Lock On! Songs To Save Australia's Forests' compilation bandcamp page. All proceeds go to North East Forest Alliance- https://nefa.bandcamp.com/releasesEarth Matters #1205 was produced by Iain McIntyre

Cathryn Milne: Student and environmentalist: Mildura: " We need a royal commission NOW and a grass roots human movement."             There is desperation and calls for strong action  as the Darling River dries up.  This is  part three of  a  series of interviews with people who are living along the dying  Darling River: witnessing, grieving and crying out for action to bring the water back.Sarah Moles, Author  from Warwick, Qld; Speaking at the Australian Earth Laws Alliance Symposium  in October 2018:"I'm watching this space with bated breath, because I know there is more to come, and I can't wait, for a very bright light, and a very, very forensic examination to be made of what exactly has gone on." Song: The  Dying Darling by Tony Smith: [email protected] Earthling Studios is an independent production Pty./Limited Company based in Grassy Head NSW, Australia. Production staff include - Cath Eaglesham, Sally Hook, Susie Peake and Mark Merritt.  Earthling Studios Website - www.thevanishingriver.com.au   This week's show is #1204, and was produced by Bec Horridge. with heartythanks to Earthling Studios : Website : https://www.thevanishingriver.com.au/

Decolonising Anarchism: Indigenous Anarchist FederationIAF members Bombshell and insurgent e on the formation of the Indigenous Anarchist Federation, and their own personal and political histories as Indigenous anarchists situated within anti-capitalist, anti-colonialist, and anti-fascist frameworks. Also, the Indigenous Anarchist Convergence coming up August 16-18 in Flagstaff, Arizona.Audio excerpts have been sourced, with thanks, from The Final Straw Radio Links:Cutcha Risling Baldy Indigenous feminismOpen Veins of Latin America by Eduardo Galeano (en Espanol Las Venas Abiertas de América Latina)Indigenous Peoples History of the United States by Roxane Dunbar-Ortiz1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. MannOur History Is The Future by Nick Estes500 Years of Indigenous Resistance by Gord Hill Earth Matters #1202 was produced by Nicky Stott

Kimberley Calling: The Frack is BackThe WA moratorium on fracking is to be lifted in the Kimberley next month, with an estimated 40,000 wells set to be drilled across the region. Meanwhile big agribusiness is making moves to put a developmental squeeze on the iconic Fitzroy River. Once again, Tradional Owners & local environment groups are putting the call out for grass roots supporters around the country to get ready to mobilise for another gigantic battle to protect the unique ecological & cultural diversity of this vast and stunningly pristine landscape. With guests: Dr Anne Poelina, Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council; Martin Pritchard, Environs Kimberley; and guest presenter Viv Malo from The Black BlockEarth Matters #1201 was produced by Nicky Stott

Barry Stone: Employment Agent, lives on Lake Menindee in NSW.  Behind him is 15 kilometres of dry lake-bed to the other side.  As this water system  dries he knows  the actual  damage that is happening to people, communities and ecosystems.  "We out here are looking at  total destruction of  the outback of New South Wales, total destruction.  And, I'd like to say  to the city fellas, we are  not bullshitting you here.  We are living it !"An ever increasing and multiplying  crime has been occurring against our people and our habitat right under our noses for decades " [The Vanishing River website]Hear the voices of people who actually live along the Darling River and Menindee Lakes in in Western NSW:  the now dry and dusty strip that  was a  flowing waterway rich with culture. This is  part two of  a  series.Song the  Dying Darling by Tony Smith: [email protected] Earthling Studios production staff include - Cath Eaglesham, Sally Hook, Susie Peake and Mark Merritt.  It is an independent production Pty./Limited Company based in Grassy Head NSW, Australia. Website - www.thevanishingriver.com.au   Earth Matters #1100 was produced by Bec Horridge

Ask the Elders: Budj Bim ProtectionGuest presenter Will Mathews yarns with Uncle Denis Rose from the Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners' Corporation about how the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape's nomination for World Heritage status gives prominence to the fact that First Nations civilisations on the continent currently known as Australia were easily amongst the first in global history to develop agriculture and industrial engineering, despite the insidious myths perpetuated by Terra Nullius. The Budj Bim Cultural Landscape is by far the earliest known industrial-scale aquaculture system (more than 6600 years old) and, even more remarkably, it is still in operation!Also, Adnyamathanha/Ngarrindjeri warrior Jacinta Koolmatrie, explains why we to need to prioritise Indigenous Elders as leaders and expert knowledge holders that can guide us safely into the eco-future.  Earth Matters #1196 was produced by Nicky Stott