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Eco-modernism

Is modernization and economic development compatible with environmental sustainability?

Is modernization and economic development compatible with environmental sustainability?

Is it possible for humans to continue with our capitalist ways while still protecting nature? As we have learnt last week, supporters of deep ecology and eco-socialism say no. On the other end of the spectrum, eco-modernists say yes – we can have our cake and eat it. Let’s look at their argument in this video.

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