Journalism for a world in crisis
With subscribers in 186 countries, the Planet: Critical podcast and newsletter investigate how our energy, economic and political crises are colliding, to reveal what’s really going on—and what needs to be done.
“Planet: Critical has a laser-like focus on whether human civilisation has a sustainable future.”
- Steve Keen, Economist and Creator of Building a New Economics
What you’ll get if you subscribe
After signing up as a free or paid subscriber, you can expect one episode of the Planet: Critical podcast delivered straight to your inbox every week. Each episode is a long-form interview, and former guests range from scientists, politicians and academics to journalists, artists and freedom fighters. Every episode begins with the same questions: Why is the world in crisis?
You’ll also get the equally wide-ranging weekly newsletter, past editions of which have explored imagination, fascism, BRICS, violence, energy crises, greenwashing and witch hunts. I’m currently writing a book on the connection between violence against women and violence against the earth, so you can expect to see me working out my own arguments in your inboxes over the coming months.
Occasionally, you’ll lreceive world exclusive pieces of investigative journalism, such as my report on the $500 billion of fossil fuels off of Gaza’s coast driving the genocide, Russia and the US’ involvement in the climate wars fuelling the genocide in Sudan, or my exposé on how the fashion industry drafted “sustainability legislation” which was harmful to both people and planet.
Finally, you’ll become part of the Planet: Critical community who support and challenge each other all over the world. This community is the beating heart of the project because, unlike most Substacks, Planet: Critical is 100% free for everyone, powered by the subscribers who have the means. Their generosity means that my commitment to this work is full-time and that their fellow subscribers—no matter where they come from or how much money they have to spare—have equal access to the information published here. That, to me, is commons journalism.
About Rachel
“Rachel has an unrivalled capacity for delivering facts and connecting the dots whilst being eloquent, engaging, compassionate, and witty.” - Professor Henrik Nordborg, OST
I investigate why the world is in crisis—and what to do about it.
I have taught at universities, produced guerrilla radio programs, and written world exclusives for major papers. I now publish everything independently on Planet: Critical and its sister project, Planet: Coordinate, a documentary series investigating what to do for a world in crisis right on the frontlines with communities who are feeling it first. I consider my job to connect the dots of the big picture, and am regularly invited to speak at conferences and lecture at universities.
I am currently writing my first book HER BODY, OUR CHOICE which will be published by Virago in early 2027.
Work with me
My work is 100% community-powered to ensure my agility and independence, and I collaborate and advise on select projects when I can be of service. If you have a clear idea of how I can help you, especially if you're a young person seeking advice, please get in touch: info@planetcritical.com
