This Changes Everything
This Changes Everything
Naomi Klein
Brit Marling
An urgent read. - Brit Marling
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This Changes Everything

This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate

Naomi Klein
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Naomi Klein
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In "This Changes Everything," Naomi Klein challenges the prevailing narratives surrounding global warming, arguing that the crisis is not merely an environmental issue but a consequence of the inherent flaws within our capitalist system. With a razor-sharp critique, Klein dismantles the myths that have hindered progress, from the misplaced faith in the market's ability to self-correct to the misconceptions about humanity's incapacity for collective action. Through her insightful analysis, Klein illustrates how the climate crisis offers an unprecedented opportunity for radical economic transformation, advocating for a shift away from a profit-driven economy towards a model that prioritizes sustainability, equity, and community resilience. Klein's argument is both urgent and hopeful, asserting that the tools for building a more just and sustainable world are within our grasp—if we are willing to challenge the status quo. Drawing on examples from around the globe, she showcases the burgeoning movements that are already forging paths to a greener and fairer future, proving that change is not only necessary but possible. "This Changes Everything" is not just a book about climate change; it's a compelling call to action, inviting us to reimagine our relationship with the planet and with each other. In a world teetering on the edge of ecological collapse, Klein's message is clear: the time for transformation is now, and it will require nothing short of everything we've got.

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Released
2014
16 Sep
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An urgent read. - Brit Marling
Our economic system and our planetary system are now at war. Or, more accurately, our economy is at war with many forms of life on earth, including human life. What the climate needs to avoid collapse is a contraction in humanity’s use of resources; what our economic model demands to avoid collapse is unfettered expansion. Only one of these sets of rules can be changed, and it’s not the laws of nature.
— Naomi Klein, This Changes Everything

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