We can also use capitalism to save nature, says environmentalist. ‘Put a price on our planet’

We can also use capitalism to save nature, says environmentalist. ‘Put a price on our planet’

Interview in the Volkskrant, 12 August 2023 by Daan Ballegeer. Capitalism does not stand in the way of saving our planet, but is an ally to combat climate change. According to environmental activist Paula DiPerna, we need to put a higher price on the services provided to us by nature.  The accusation goes that economists…

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