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Matthew T. Hubert calls for public investment revolution to combat climate crisis

publication · 2026-06-13

In 'El futuro de la revolución', researcher Matthew T. Hubert argues that most climate emergency studies either lack practical proposals or focus solely on individual actions like reducing energy consumption or recycling, which are insufficient for systemic transformation. He calls for a massive social mobilization centered on public investment as the antidote to the climate crisis. Hubert warns that the current emphasis on individual responsibility leads to collective pessimism and inaction, harming mental health, especially among young people. The book proposes a revolutionary shift toward state-led economic and environmental restructuring.

Key facts

  • Matthew T. Hubert is the author of 'El futuro de la revolución'.
  • The book criticizes climate studies for lacking proposals or being limited to individual actions.
  • Hubert advocates for public investment as a solution to the climate emergency.
  • He links climate inaction to rising pessimism and mental health issues in youth.
  • The article was published on eldiario.es.
  • The original Spanish title translates to 'Are we still in time to stop climate change?'.

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Artists

  • Matthew T. Hubert

Institutions

  • eldiario.es

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