The Technical Solution to Environmental Problems

Authors

  • Guillermo Foladori Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas - México
  • Humberto Tommasino Universidad de la República - Uruguay

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S1414-49802012000100009

Abstract

This essay argues that the environmental discussion has been reduced to a technical question. This implies envisioning technology as neutral and does not consider social relations. It concludes by indicating limits to resolving the great environmental problems implied by capitalist relations.

Author Biographies

Guillermo Foladori, Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas - México

Profesor del Doctorado en Estudios del Desarrollo de la Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, México.

Humberto Tommasino, Universidad de la República - Uruguay

Pro-rector de Extensión de la Universidad de la República, Uruguay.

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Published

2012-06-04

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 1 (2012): Relações sociais, desenvolvimento e questões ambientais

Section

Thematic space

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