Climate change: IPCC report is 'code red for humanity'

Re:Climate change: IPCC report is 'code red for humanity' by pessimizer on Monday August 09, 2021 @07:22AM (#28115315)

"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.

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Re:Climate change: IPCC report is 'code red for humanity' by skinkestek on Monday August 09, 2021 @08:33AM (#28115953)

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.

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