The chapter explores the incorporation of capitalism in addressing climate change, contrasting the divergent approaches between the UK and the US. It discusses how China's adoption of climate capitalism in the electric car industry led to success, emphasizing the collaboration between government and businesses in driving innovations for sustainability.
Fighting climate change is not a very common Republican position. Climate activist Benji Backer argues it should be, and Climate Capitalism author Akshat Rathi explains how the free market could play a role.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Rob Byers, and hosted by Noel King.
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