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It's a fight now, truly a fight for survival not only of the human race but of countless plant and animal species we will drag with us into extinction unless we, the planetary overlords, immediately change our ways.

This David and Goliath battle is between a tiny minority arguing for degrowth on one side — versus an army of giants on the other side, Business As Usual fossil fuel interests combined with proponents of "green growth" and the Green New Deal.

That unholy alliance of Big Oil with Big Green, which may seem jarring to some, is fully explained in a brilliant piece posted at TruthDig.

It's a long read, but absolutely essential to gain a full understanding of what we're up against in this life-or-death struggle.


THE GREEN GROWTH DELUSION

Advocates of “Green Growth” promise a painless transition to a post-carbon future. But what if the limits of renewable energy require sacrificing consumption as a way of life?


FULL ARTICLE -- https://www.truthdig.com/articles/the-green-growth-delusion/

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