We have to give up capitalism to save the planet, says George Monbiot | CBC Radio
Capitalism’s defenders will point out that there has never been
a better economic system for creating wealth, spurring innovation,
leading people out of poverty or improving the quality of life.
a better economic system for creating wealth, spurring innovation,
leading people out of poverty or improving the quality of life.
But
unchecked capitalism, among other things, had led to the disempowerment
of workers; greed and corruption on a massive scale; the despoilment of
the environment and natural resources; and huge gulfs between the rich
and poor.