The fact that many in this thread are touting 'the free market' as a solution is unnerving. You still have profit motive under capitalism, and that doesn't stop

The fact that many in this thread are touting 'the free market' as a solution is unnerving. You still have profit motive under capitalism, and that doesn't stop you from exploiting people and destroying the environment. The government works for the bourgeoisie. It's not their impediment.