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Downstream IRL: There’s No Such Thing As Green Capitalism w/ Andreas Malm

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Capitalism and Environmental Dilemmas

This chapter critically examines the conflicting relationship between capitalism and environmental sustainability, highlighting how profit maximization often takes precedence over green initiatives. It explores the flawed notion of 'green capitalism' and the troubling coexistence of renewable energy with fossil fuel interests. The discussion also addresses the psychological ties to consumerism and the complex dynamics of class politics in the context of climate advocacy.

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