Marxist Society discussion on the environment and climate change, including the role of the capitalist economic system in the environmental crisis and what is necessary if we want to save the planet.
Today, climate change and the environmental disasters we see happening all around us weigh on the conscience of millions of people – especially young people. The future of life on this planet is uncertain, and humanity faces an existential threat like never before.
Politicians and their international agreements give the illusion of action being taken, however what they propose isn't enough to save our planet. They do lots of talking, but in reality they watch on as fracking, deforestation, and greenhouse gas emissions make the situation worse. The Earth is sacrificed every day on the altar of short-term profits.
To find out why this is the case, what the implications of the capitalist economic system are, and what we can do to ensure a livable planet for future generations, we will be holding a Marxist Society meeting on 'Why Only Revolution Can Save the Planet'.