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Abstract

This paper will look at how social movements, such as the Occupy collectives and 'Get Up!' firmly believe in sustainability, renewable energy and a reduction in consumption for the betterment of the planet. Many activists believe that climate change, depletion of natural resources, including fossil fuels, is a consequence of unsustainable industrialisation, and should change. The paper will explore why sustainability and resilience is at the forefront of social movement principles.

Item ID:	35185
Item Type:	Conference Item (Presentation)
Keywords:	sustainability, occupy, environmental, protest, emissions trading
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Date Deposited:	21 Apr 2015 01:38
FoR Codes:	20 LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE > 2002 Cultural Studies > 200206 Globalisation and Culture @ 50% 16 STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY > 1606 Political Science > 160699 Political Science not elsewhere classified @ 50%
SEO Codes:	96 ENVIRONMENT > 9603 Climate and Climate Change > 960311 Social Impacts of Climate Change and Variability @ 100%
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