The elephant in the room: Capitalism and global environmental change (original) (raw)

This paper argues that capitalism, while seldom explicitly addressed in discussions of global environmental change, fundamentally shapes the context and responses to environmental issues. It critiques the lack of direct engagement with capitalism in environmental studies, despite its pervasive influence. The authors call for more interdisciplinary collaboration to explore the interactions between capitalism and various ecologies, emphasizing the need for deeper understanding of how capitalist frameworks affect environmental governance, resources, and social relations.