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This book explores the fundamental tensions between ecological principles and capitalist modes of production. It argues that the drive for endless growth, profit maximization, and market expansion under capitalism inevitably leads to environmental degradation. The work critiques mainstream environmental reforms as insufficient, proposing instead that meaningful ecological action requires a systemic challenge to capitalist structures. It discusses how capitalism commodifies nature, externalizes environmental costs, and prioritizes short-term gains over long-term ecological health. The book draws on ecological science and political economy to make a case for an alternative social and economic order that aligns human activities with natural systems.
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