Greed and Excess Drive the Climate Crisis, So Why Aren’t They Being Questioned?

Re:Greed and Excess Drive the Climate Crisis, So Why Aren’t ... by haunter on Sunday July 30, 2023 @07:56PM (#36937317)

Good luck telling to the billions of people living in poverty in South America, Africa, and Asia that they have to give up on the dreams for a more affluent life. While we (The West, the rich countries etc call it whatever you want) enjoyed the high living standards for decades.

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Re:Greed and Excess Drive the Climate Crisis, So Why Aren’t ... by Paul-Craft on Sunday July 30, 2023 @08:07PM (#36937420)

How exactly was that dream going to happen with the global north constantly exploiting the global south anyway? (Asia seems to be doing just fine these days, so I don't know what you're talking about there.)

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Re:Greed and Excess Drive the Climate Crisis, So Why Aren’t ... by chiefalchemist on Sunday July 30, 2023 @08:07PM (#36937417)

It's more accurate to say, good luck telling the faux affluent they need to cut back on the mindless and excessive consumption.

For example, we know the negative impact of factory farming. We're also aware that too much animal protein has health consequences. And yet The West- as unhealthy as ever - can't help itself.

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