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For Land: The Capitalist Mode of Production and the Sixth Mass Extinction Event

Oct 21, 2024
Dive into the urgent relationship between capitalism and the ongoing climate crisis. The discussion exposes how capitalistic practices fuel environmental destruction and reveals the historical roots of these crises. It also emphasizes the interplay of imperialism, colonialism, and ecological degradation, particularly focusing on the Amazon and the extinction of megafauna. Strategies for enhancing climate activism through political realism and mass democracy are explored, along with support for an engaging new documentary tackling these pressing issues.
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