Author: Elif Selin Calik
The limitless consumption and profit-driven policies of modern capitalism not only exacerbate the climate crisis but also make natural disasters more destructive. The wildfires in California are a striking example of this. While they may seem like natural disasters on the surface, these fires are fueled by the destructive effects of a system that can be called “wild capitalism.” “A consumer society commodifies both humanity and nature, consuming not only the present but also the future,” professor Sadettin Ökten stated. In this context, the California wildfires are not just a result of climate change but also of privatization, resource monopolization…
Türkiye in 2024 is strategically placed in a pivotal moment in the international energy market by virtue of its geographic proximity and expanding status as an energy hub. Türkiye designated 2024 as its “Renewable Energy Year,” as an important step in becoming energy sustainable. Solar capacity topped 10,000 megawatts (MW), which exemplified the nation’s interest in expanding its renewable energy resources. The achievement represents Türkiye’s commitment to lowering carbon emissions and diversifying its energy mix. Powered by projects such as the Energy Exchange Istanbul (EPIAŞ), active participation in the World Energy Council (WEC) and significant advancements in the field of…
The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan was another key step in the global fight against climate change. Though the summit represented incremental achievements in climate finance, carbon markets and industrial decarbonization policies like the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), it did not succeed in transforming renewable energy and solving the centuries-old problem of loss and damage. One of the most striking aspects of COP29 was the commitment to allocate $300 billion per year by 2035 to help developing countries fight climate change. It’s a substantial jump from the previous $100 billion commitment and signals…