Corporate interests often undermine climate action from "summary" of This Changes Everything by Naomi Klein
The truth is that when it comes to climate change, the interests of corporations often clash with the urgent need for action. This conflict is at the heart of the problem. Corporations are driven by a relentless quest for profits, which leads them to prioritize short-term gains over long-term sustainability. As a result, they are constantly seeking to extract more resources, burn more fossil fuels, and produce more goods, regardless of the environmental consequences. This relentless drive for profit has led to a situation where many corporations actively resist efforts to address climate change. They lobby against regulations that would limit their emissions, fund climate denial campaigns, and manipulate public opinion to protect their bottom line. In doing so, they undermine the very efforts that are necessary to avert a climate catastrophe. The power of corporations to influence government policy and public opinion cannot be underestimated. They have vast resources at their disposal, which they can use to shape the narrative around climate change in a way that serves ...
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