Carol Dansereau: The Environmental Crisis – Where It Comes From. How We Can Get Beyond It

The disaster in Texas is just another reminder of what’s in store for us if we continue to leave our future in the hands of those who run a system guided by the drive for profits, regardless of the impact. Our future depends on our determination to come together and fight against this system – to fight for a world that represents all of our interests. …

Capitalism has caused this mess, and to save our planet and ourselves, we need to envision and create a new and more sustainable system for meeting human needs. But change will only come about if WE, regular working class people, fight for it. …

The U.S. Southwest continues to experience drought, with adverse effects on people and ecosystems. This has been caused by the capitalist system, which continues to emit greenhouse gases for profit. …