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Capitalism, Ecological Crisis, and the Need for System Change
This chapter explores the detrimental impact of capitalism on the environment, emphasizing how profit-driven motives hinder progress towards sustainability and meeting human needs. It discusses the influence of capitalism on decision-making and the reluctance of some individuals to address environmental issues due to personal interests. The conversation also delves into the challenges of decoupling economic growth from carbon emissions, contrasting capitalist economies with socialist models in their approach to resource allocation.