Of course, the western capitalists have always used whatever tools they have at their disposal to exploit and oppress the global south. If they didn't, their class position and relative power would be eroded. A global south with independent and self-sufficient energy and food resources is a extreme threat to the international rules based order.

[–] PanArab@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 year ago

I’m glad I’m not the only one who thinks this

[–] sneezycat@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 year ago

Nice $75/month paywall

[+] nekandro@lemmy.ml -12 points 1 year ago (2 children)

No shit? Rich countries want to rest on their laurels and put a token effort towards the climate problem.

If you want to see what kind of investment is needed to actually solve the climate problem, look at China.

No democracy is going to greenlight that level of spending.

[–] drkt@feddit.dk 24 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Just to clarify so that I don't misunderstand; are you using China as an example of a country with good climate change policies?

[–] Duamerthrax@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

While trying to claim China isn't rich or capitalistic...

[–] 1nk@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

I think, but don't hold me to it, they're talking on how since China isn't exactly democratic, things get pushed through a lot quicker, like climate policies. I wouldn't say it's China's intention to look like the "green superpower", just that it gives a better geopolitical look to China. Just to make clear, I don't support China, and likely never will without some national revolution and major reform (cough cough, fuck the CCP), only giving my thoughts.

[–] knfrmity@lemmygrad.ml -1 points 1 year ago

Unironically yes.

[–] tsonfeir@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

China, one of the most egregious polluters?