What fossil fuels are doing to our oceans

Re:What fossil fuels are doing to our oceans by bamboozled on Thursday March 02, 2017 @07:21AM (#13773532)

This doesn't mean marketing, bragging or propaganda. It's about making an effort.

Take divesting your savings from banks that fund non-renewablecenergy projects, for example. Actually doing it is effort, it's something you can do, and it will have a positive impact on climate change, even if it's small, it's a start; However, here's the kicker, actually doing it is the key. You will see how others respond to this action, it's different to just making a suggestion. It's leadership.

Honestly, making changes on an individual level (sometimes this can mean some sacrifices) is probably a much stronger catalyst for change in others than you might think.

This quote from Ghandi is great, it's just not always easy, I hope you enjoy :)

Be the change that you wish to see in the world

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Re:What fossil fuels are doing to our oceans by TeMPOraL on Thursday March 02, 2017 @07:31AM (#13773569)

Thanks for reminding me of the quote :). Also, interesting example with banks; this has never occured to me.

I'm not denying that individual efforts and "leading by example" is worthless. It's powerful when in aggregate, and for that very reason it's worth doing.

My question is generally - after one does the individual-level changes, what else can one do that could help with the skills that one has?

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