Dr. Scott McNall 
Founder, CSU, Chico Institute for Sustainable Development 

Dr. Scott McNall believes that both democracy and the efforts to create a sustainable society are threatened by inequality. All humans have basic needs that must be met if they are to be full participants in the society in which they live. Inequality destroys human and social capital, reduces trust, weakens societies, and threatens their ability to adapt and change. Dr. McNall states that the conditions that threaten our future include not just climate change but a political agenda that seeks to destroy social safety nets while at the same time reducing environmental regulations. He concludes, “We will not get to where we need to be by recycling cans and bottles or eating organic produce. It’s a political battle.” 

Recorded: March 27, 2015