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The Dark Side of Environmentalism
This chapter critically examines the shortcomings of the modern environmental movement, particularly its focus on carbon emissions while overlooking other environmental issues like toxic pollution and water quality. It explores the influence of corporate interests on climate advocacy and highlights the risks associated with technocratic approaches that prioritize market solutions over genuine ecological concerns. Additionally, the chapter reveals how financial schemes and industrial agriculture practices can undermine local autonomy and sustainability, questioning the intentions behind major environmental narratives.