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Stop Saving the Planet?

You Can't Shop Your Way Out of Climate Change

Season 1 Episode 3

We have seen a boom in "eco-friendly" products marketed to consumers' concerns about the impact of the stuff we buy. But this "shop 'til you drop" approach doesn’t solve the bigger issue: overconsumption and overproduction are the key drivers of pollution and climate change. Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant looks at how "greenwashed" products might be doing more harm than good. Based on the book by Jenny Price.

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We need to rethink “reuse, reduce, recycle”. Based on the book by Jenny Price.
How Companies Pollute More While "Staying Green"
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Carbon offsets allow companies to stay green in one place and emit in another.
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Let’s look at how making individuals fully responsible for emissions is counterproductive.
Why It's Time to Stop Saving the Planet
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Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant explores how humans can think differently about the environment.
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