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Duppers

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4. Not just capitalism. The planet cannot support 8 Billion

Reply to I_UndergroundPanther (Reply #1)

Sat Mar 20, 2021, 01:21 AM

Mar 2021

people.

Human-driven deforestation affects ecosystems, weather patterns, and climate. Forests cover less than 30% of the planet's land mass, but humans are clearing these essential carbon filters/ oxygen creators on a massive scale in order to grow more food.

Folks, please watch...

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The planet cannot survive our remorseless pursuit of profit [View all] Judi Lynn Mar 2021 OP

Capitalism is no way to run a society I_UndergroundPanther Mar 2021 #1

It hasn't failed at all ... it's done exactly what it was meant to do (nt) Hugh_Lebowski Mar 2021 #2

It has failed humanity I_UndergroundPanther Mar 2021 #3

Capitalism as opposed to what else? Random Boomer Mar 2021 #5

Why shouldn't we judge systems? PETRUS Mar 2021 #6

Thank you agree with you.we should judge systems I_UndergroundPanther Mar 2021 #7

Not just capitalism. The planet cannot support 8 Billion Duppers Mar 2021 #4

At this point I_UndergroundPanther Mar 2021 #8

... 👍 Duppers Mar 2021 #9