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Jason Hickel on how degrowth will save the world (part two)

Dec 19, 2021
Jason Hickel discusses 'green growth' and challenges decoupling growth from resource use. He debates the compatibility of the Green New Deal with degrowth principles and warns of increased worker exploitation in a capitalist green transition.
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  • Transitioning to renewable energy within capitalism may intensify material exploitation for renewables.
  • Circular economy's growth-focused limitations may hinder sustainable resource use goals and internalize costs.

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Negative Outcome of COP26 and the Failure to Address Global Emissions

The outcomes of COP26 were considered a failure, with countries' pledges leading to significant global warming overshoot. The pledges made fell short of reducing global emissions, crucial for staying under 1.5 degrees Celsius. Even with commitments to phasing down coal, not phasing out, the necessary emissions reduction targets seem unattainable, signaling a bleak outlook for climate justice and the planet's future.

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