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Lifting the Curtain on Climate Denial — Naomi Oreskes — Cleaning Up Redux

Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change

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Market Ideologies and Climate Denial

This chapter examines the interplay between anti-regulation ideologies and denial of climate science, tracing historical roots in market fundamentalism and Cold War sentiments. It discusses the ethical implications of prioritizing individual liberties over collective environmental welfare, revealing how powerful entities have shaped public perceptions through propaganda. Additionally, the chapter calls for a reevaluation of capitalism to address external costs and promote long-term social values over short-term profits.

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