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Cities, Climate and the Impact of Capitalism

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Past event - 2023
24 May Doors 7pm
Event 7.30pm to 9.30pm
London Hospital Tavern, 176 Whitechapel Rd,
London E1 1BJ
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Capitalism has been the driver of many changes in our society, even more so now that our cities and our planet have become sites of profit. But how does this really impact us?
We will first explore the consequences of gentrification on our cities with Dr Joe Hoover, who argues that this phenomenon is the cause of profound injustices.
Then, Prof David Whyte will join us to discuss the use of profit as an incentive for corporations to act on climate change and whether climate justice is compatible with a capitalist society. 

The Injustice of Gentrification

Joe Hoover (Senior Lecturer in Political Theory)
Most of us have heard of gentrification. And many of us may have strong views about it. Some think it helps revitalise struggling neighbourhoods. Others claim it pushes people out of their homes and harms local communities. Some critics even go so far as to compare it to social cleansing, colonialism, and genocide. To understand the harm of gentrification we need to attend to the experiences of individuals and communities affected. In this talk, I argue gentrification is a distinctive and profound injustice, which effects cities around the world.

Profiting from Climate Justice: can a capitalist world survive?

Professor David Whyte (Professor of Climate Justice)
The principal regulatory response to climate change has been to seek solutions that rely upon existing market structures. These include financial divestment from fossil fuels and reinvestment in renewable energies or carbon capture. The key players in those market solutions are large multinational corporations and are often the biggest producers of carbon emissions, such as oil and gas companies. Is it possible to transform the economy and the industrial system just by encouraging the same organisations to make profits, but in a different way? In other words, can a capitalist world survive ?
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