Why Capitalism Loves Fossil Fuels

Name: Why Capitalism Loves Fossil Fuels
Uploaded: 2023-10-26T02:08:53
Duration: 23 min

"In this video essay, I look at how the birth of industrial capitalism led to the birth of fossil fuel use at an industrial scale. Specifically, I look at how capitalist forces led factory owners to embrace fossil fuels over water power, despite water being cheaper and more prevalent. Ultimately, capitalism needs power that... read more

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