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The Sunday Debate: To Stop Climate Collapse, We Must End Capitalism

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Rethinking Capitalism in the Climate Crisis

This chapter explores the pervasive influence of both state-owned and private fossil fuel companies on climate policies, highlighting substantial lobbying efforts and the conflict between fossil fuel investments and renewable energy. The speakers argue for transformative economic reform to embed sustainability into capitalism, proposing a structured program to achieve zero emissions and promote ecological welfare. They contend that addressing climate change requires not only regulatory changes within capitalism but also a broader re-evaluation of economic success beyond traditional metrics.

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