The Break Down is dedicated to examining how capitalism has both shaped, and is being reshaped by, the climate and ecological crises. Launched in May 2024, we publish long-form interviews, original essays and resources that explore the key questions we face today, what the future might look like, and how we can build the power to change it.
The Break Down is a not-for-profit project, hosted in partnership with Common Wealth.
If you have questions or comments for us, please write to info@common-wealth.org and a member of our team will be in touch with you.
The views of authors and guests are their own, and do not necessarily represent those of The Break Down or of Common Wealth.
We publish critical essays that explore how capitalism both shapes, and is being reshaped by, climate and ecological crisis. Our issues feature long-form pieces of approximately 3000 words, while stand-alone pieces are shorter, to a maximum of about 2000 words. The best guide to what we might like is to look at what we have published to date.
We are launching twice-yearly issues of The Break Down, which will comprise the majority of what we publish.
Submissions are now closed for Issue I. We will post future calls for issue submissions with full details across our social media channels and mailing lists.
To be considered, pitches must include a short (one or two paragraph maximum) summary of the essay's argument, a short author bio, and a brief explanation of why the piece is right for The Break Down.
Submissions should be sent to pitching@break-down.org
We aim to reply to as many pitches as possible; however, we are a small team and may not always be able to provide a response. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of submitting or of a specified deadline, please assume your piece has not been accepted on this occasion.
