# 4 hard truths about capitalism and climate | Steve Howard

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Podcast: [TED Business](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ted-business-388139)
Published: 2026-03-02T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://audiocollective.ted.com
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## Resource

For decades, investor and business leader Steve Howard watched companies pour money and effort into sustainability initiatives ... and still fall short. The problem isn’t a lack of will, he says; it’s that capitalism and climate have been wired to work against each other. He shares four realities that explain why even well-intentioned businesses fail at climate action — as well as a plan to flip the system, making green innovation so powerful the market can’t resist it. After, Modupe talks about why ignoring climate change isn't an option. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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