This is a great, short video that shows why “Cap and Trade” schemes to reduce carbon emissions, like what world leaders are discussing at the Copenhagen Summit, are fundamentally flawed. Turns out that selling our atmosphere to corporations might actually be a bad way to stop climate change. It’s just another attempt to bail out capitalism, this time by making a commodity out of our hopes for a sustainable future.
Annie Leonard, creator of the original “Story of Stuff,” has hit another one out of the park by breaking down complex political issues into simple, accessible and visually appealing viral videos. Check it out (And share with family and friends)! [alex]
And here is the original, highly-acclaimed “Story of Stuff”
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The End of Capitalism 
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December 11, 2009 at 6:15 am
Charlie Lennox
How about bringing capitalism down a peg or two by working together to bring down the banks? In 2008 the world’s banking system almost collapsed without any mass action to help it on its way. It has continued to sail close to the wind ever since. A little co-ordinated action could do the trick.
Achieving significant reductions in carbon emissions will only be achieved when capitalists have their wings clipped. Capitalists rule our world and their lifeforce is growth – i.e. increasing consumption. We at Charlie Lennox SOS have launched a website to garner support for this project. Why not have a look? http://www.charlielennoxsos.com
Charlie