Re:Climate change: IPCC report is 'code red for humanity'
by pessimizer on Monday August 09, 2021 @07:22AM
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"Individual action" is a euphemism for changing your lifestyle in the slightest, even if imposed from outside through tariffs/taxes or other regulation. What people want is their exact same lifestyle, except eveything bad has been spraypainted green. It's understandable, I want my wishes to turn things into gold.
Action against companies is an extension of action against consumption, not an alternative.
Re:Climate change: IPCC report is 'code red for humanity'
by skinkestek on Monday August 09, 2021 @08:33AM
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I'd say many are ready for individual action but are discouraged on a daily basis especially by
- hypocritical politicians and environmentalists traveling the world on first class/private jets
- negativity like yours and the one I originally answered
- misinformation/information overload/infighting: whatever good someone tries to do someone will pop up to explain why it is bad: nuclear, organic, frugality, you name it, someone will magically pop up to tell you how worthless exactly your contribution is.
I say: almost every effort is worthwhile as long as one doesn't actively destroy. At least spread enthusiasm and knowledge.
Not sure if we agree or not.
To make it clear, what I write is not about individual actions but about smart legislation and massive campaigns:
- mandate teaching practical repair work instead of todays "feel good"/"feel bad" subjects environmental studies in school
- a giant hike on import taxes on fast fashion and cheap "use once" gadgets and electronics
- gradually increase mandatory warranties until selling low quality is a losing prospect
- make "news anchors" - at least in public tv stations - use more ordinary clothing, and reuse it.
- do make ads and tv shows about cobolt mining
- do inform the public about our unhealthy dependency on China
- do make ads about the stupidity of living in wastefulness
- edit: do mock "individualism" that consists of having to go to exotic places
- edit: do tax food import! Urge other countries to do the same! Especially anyone who burns rainforest.