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From Marx to the Modern Eco-Crisis Navigating the Sustainability Debate with Matt Huber

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Labor Unions and Environmental Activism

This chapter explores the tension between environmental activism and industrial workers represented by unions, emphasizing the importance of incorporating the knowledge and skills of workers in addressing climate change. It discusses the impact of electric vehicle adoption on UAW strikers' concerns and the challenges of organizing labor in temporary jobs created by renewable energy projects. The chapter also explores the limitations of relying solely on wind and solar energy, highlighting geothermal and hydroelectric power as potential alternatives.

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