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To Stop Climate Collapse, We Must End Capitalism

To Stop Climate Collapse, We Must End Capitalism

FromIntelligence Squared


To Stop Climate Collapse, We Must End Capitalism

FromIntelligence Squared

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Length:
69 minutes
Released:
Feb 21, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

According to some scientific predictions, human civilisation could completely collapse by 2050 if we don’t take drastic action to stop climate change now. So is capitalism responsible for the impending climate crisis, and should we abandon our economic system before it’s too late? Or is capitalism actually history’s most effective way of solving our problems - including the pressing challenge of climate change?Arguing in favour of the motion "To Stop Climate Collapse, We Must End Capitalism" were Guardian journalist and polemicist George Monbiot and Extinction Rebellion's Farhana Yamin.Arguing against the motion were Chair of the Energy Transitions Commission Adair Turner and sustainability adviser Tony Juniper.The debate was chaired by BBC journalist and broadcaster Ritula Shah. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Feb 21, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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