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Rematch Debate: To Stop Climate Collapse, We Must End Capitalism

Nov 13, 2020

Join international environmental lawyer Farhana Yamin, economist Anne Pettifor, and former UK Climate Change Committee chair Adair Turner as they dive into a heated debate about the role of capitalism in climate action. Yamin argues for dismantling capitalism to avert ecological disaster, while Pettifor emphasizes the need for radical economic reform. Turner advocates for a regulated capitalist approach. Conservative MP Jesse Norman offers counterpoints, questioning if reform within capitalism is enough. The discussion spans public opinion shifts and practical strategies for sustainability.

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Intro

2min

Debating Capitalism and Climate Change

8min

Climate and Capitalism: A Path Forward

18min

Debating Capitalism's Role in Environmental Progress

2min

Capitalism and Climate Change: A Critical Debate

18min

Rethinking Capitalism for Climate Justice

11min

Debate Outcomes and Shifts in Public Opinion on Climate Change and Capitalism

3min

Last January, before the coronavirus pandemic struck, Intelligence Squared staged a sold-out debate on whether we need a truly radical new economic system to deal with the looming climate catastrophe. While Covid-19 has dominated the headlines for most of the ensuing months, averting ecological disaster remains the single most important issue we face. We therefore restaged the debate online to give all who were unable to attend the in-person event a chance to hear the arguments, ask questions live and cast their vote.

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