The Enemy of Nature

Abstract

It is a great privilege to be here and share with you these reflections about the global crisis of ecological destruction. I believe Cuba to be the one place on earth where this, perhaps the greatest crisis in human history, can receive a full and deep analysis. Cuba has earned the distinction by becoming the first modern society to embrace an agricultural policy capable of sustainability. While we know that this transformation was the fruit of painful circumstances, we also appreciate it as a manfestation of the heroism of the Cuban people and their defense of socialism.This article can also be found at the Monthly Review website, where most recent articles are published in full.Click here to purchase a PDF version of this article at the Monthly Review website.