Eco-Fascism, often referred to by the abbrevation EcoFash, is an economically ambivalent, culturally traditionalist, nationalist and fascist ideology that advocates for the preservation of the environment, natural resources and cultural traditions for the benefit of its native human population. Eco-fascists adhere to the 
deep ecological principle of humanity being interconnected with nature, with a distinct focus on the synergy between a human population and its ancestral land. Eco-fascism opposes the globalist, liberal and progressive attitudes of modern ecological movements, preferring insular, traditional and agrarian societies. Due to the prevalence of European paganism and blood and soil doctrine among eco-fascists, eco-fascist thought shares significant overlap with 
esoteric fascism.
In common parlance, the term eco-fascist is a pejorative term used by mainstream progressives to refer to ecological movements accused of supporting social conservatism or eugenic principles.[1]
History
Ecological thought first appeared in Germany in the early 19th century, when Ernst Moritz Arndt published On the Care and Conservation of Forests, an article criticizing the nascent Industrial Revolution for its rampant deforestation and damage towards the environment. Arndt was also a staunch German nationalist, who opposed miscegenation and other forms of genetic impurity, alongside often reinforcing the idea of an intrinsic interconnection between the German land and its people in his essays. Wilhelm Heinreich Riehl, a student of Arndt, combined his ideas with pro-agrarian and anti-modernist sentiment, forming the basis of eco-fascist thought.
These beliefs carried into the Völkisch movement of the late 19th century, which advocated for a return to agrarian civilization and stood as the bedrock for the cultural and biological beliefs of 
National Socialism. National Socialists rejected the anthropocentric view of ecology and ascertained that human society was subservient to the laws of nature, rather than the other way around. A strong government and rigid social order would be required to maintain this delicate balance between human expansion and nature. The slogan and doctrine of blood and soil, which established a firm link between cultural flourishment, environmental conservation and racial purity, was popularized by Richard Walther Darré. Non-German fascist movements otherwise generally overlooked ecology, with the exception of the 
Romanian Iron Guard, which opposed capitalism for, among other things, its destruction of the Romanian countryside.
In his 1930 book A New Nobility of Blood and Soil, Darré suggested the selective breeding of humans as a solution to genetic impurity (and consequently, environmental damage). Eugenicist ideas remain common in modern eco-fascist movements, such as those of Pentti Linkola, who argues for eugenics, abortion and potential genocide as a means to curb the global human population in his book Can Life Prevail?. Large-scale eco-fascist movements are not observed today, although small online communities, such as 4chan's simulated Ecofascist Party (from which the Eco-Fascism flag is derived), continue to promote and discuss the ideology.
Personality and Behavior
Eco-Fascismball appears in comics as a haughty, reactionary and occasionally aggressive ideology, often in humorous contrast to the progressive mainstream ecological movement. When portrayed alongside fascists, Eco-Fascismball is often observed indulging in esotericism and berating his less-ecologically inclined (or less racially fanatic) brethren.
Stylistic notes
Eco-Fascism adheres to Nordic paganism, resulting in frequent references to Viking culture, pagan deities and folklore in his speech and design.
How To Draw
- Draw a ball with eyes.
- Color the ball jade green (#07ab6d).
- Draw a large horizontal white (#ffffff) stripe across the middle of the ball.
- Draw a thinner black (#141414) stripe in the middle of the white stripe.
- Draw a large white circle on the front of the ball.
- Draw three tapered black arrows in the middle of the circle, forming an inverted triangle. The arrows should point clockwise. Add a small black circle in the middle of the three arrows.
Relationships
Friends
National Bolshevismball - Most of his modern supporters seem to care about environmental protection.
Strasserismball - Sometimes, he helps me take care of the polluting (((capitalists))).
National Socialismball - His "blood and soil" ideology greatly influenced my own.
Esoteric Fascismball - He recognises the importance of nature to the spirit of the Western man.
Fascismball - My dear father who taught me the importance of our state, nation and culture.
Anarcho-Primitivismball - We have our differences, but we've bonded over our mutual love for accelerationism.
National Anarchismball - My stateless counterpart who respects both nature and traditional values, and by far the most based of all anarchists.
Environmentalismball - My dear mother who taught me the importance of protecting our beautiful planet.- Neoludditeball - My best friend who is always avoiding me, never calls and doesn't reply to my friend requests, but he's my best friend
Frenemies
Eco-Conservatismball - A bit of a cuck, but at least he's anti-left and pro-ecology.
Eco-Capitalismball - I don't like how he sometimes puts profits over preserving culture, but he wants to protect the environment and I appreciate that.
Eco-Socialismball - Too leftist for my liking, but the environmental part is good. At least he wants to destroy those polluting corporations too.
Deep Ecologyball - Awesome ecological takes, but he associates with degenerates far too often.
Enemies
Neoliberalismball - A globalist, polluting degenerate.
Progressivismball - Everything else wrong with the world.
Marxismball - Evil internationalist communist.
Capitalismball - Destroys the environment, our people and our culture.
Further Information
Texts
- Eco-Fascism Reading List
- A New Nobility of Blood and Soil by Richard Walther Darré (Text in German)
- Peasantry as the Life Source of the Nordic Race by Richard Walther Darré (Text in German)
- Can Life Prevail? by Pentti Linkola
- Population Pressure and Cultural Adjustment by Virginia Deane Abernethy
- The Demographic Transition Model: A Ghost Story by Virginia Deane Aberneth
- Limits to Growth by Donella Meadows, Dennis Meadows and Jorgen Randers
- The Deep Green Resistance Book by Aric McBay, Lierre Keith and Derrick Jensen
- The Conspiracy Against The Human Race by Thomas Ligotti
- Deep Ecology for the Twenty-First Century: Readings on the Philosophy and Practice of the New Environmentalism by George Sessions
- Man Swarm: How Overpopulation is Killing the Wild World by Dave Foreman
- Eco-Fascism: Lessons from the German Experience by Janet Biehl and Peter Staudenmaier
- Farming, Fascism and Ecology: A Life of Jorian Jenks by David Sivier
- Spring Comes Again by Jorian Jenks
- The Land and the People: The British Union Policy for Agriculture by Jorian Jenks
- It Cannot Be Stormed by Ernst von Salomon
Wikipedia Articles
References
- ↑ Orton, David (2000). "Ecofascism: What Is It? A Left Biocentric Analysis". Green Web Bulletin. 68. Retrieved 8 June 2020.