Global capitalism and climate change the need for an alternative world system /

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Bibliografische gegevens
Hoofdauteur: Baer, Hans A., 1944-
Coauteur: ebrary, Inc
Formaat: Elektronisch E-boek
Taal:Engels
Gepubliceerd in: Lanham, Md. : AltaMira Press, 2012.
Reeks:Globalization and the environment.
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Inhoudsopgave:
  • The impact of climate change on the environment and human societies
  • The capitalist world system and its contradictions
  • The capitalist treadmill of production and consumption as a generator of greenhouse gas emissions
  • The inadequacies of existing climate regimes for mitigating climate change
  • Why green capitalism is insufficient to mitigate climate change
  • A vision of an alternative world system : toward global democracy based on social justice and environmental sustainability
  • Toward an ecological revolution : progressive transitional reforms
  • Grass-roots responses to the climate change : internationally, nationally, and locally
  • Conclusion.