Abstract
This paper argues that climate justice is a contested discourse shaped by the material interests of social groups. Grounded in Marxian theory and supported by case data from Scotland, it emphasizes that meaningful climate justice must align with the struggles of those resisting the hydrocarbon economy. The study highlights the transformative potential of local resistance and its implications for research, policy, and activism.
Keywords: Climate justice; discourse analysis; social movements; hydrocarbon economy; material interests; Marxian theory; environmental conflict; local resistance; social transformation; climate activism
Core Idea: Emphasis on social transformation
Reference: Scandrett, E. (2016). Climate Justice: Contested Discourse and Social Transformation. International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management 8 (4): 477–487. doi:10.1108/IJCCSM-05-2015-0060.