Under_Over_Thinker t1_j8jx199 wrote
Reply to comment by paceminterris in New study shows Acceleration of global sea level rise imminent past 1.8℃ planetary warming by 9273629397759992
You are right about what and by whom it needs to be done.
My point is that neither individuals nor the companies will do that unless the government creates programs and laws that would enforce and facilitate the process. And it’s not just about writing the law. It’s about finding the way all the undertakings can really be implemented.
Also, when I mentioned recycling, I meant exactly what you are saying. That recycling does almost nothing to prevent the climate change.
GapingFartBoxes t1_j8k5ir1 wrote
Laws are easily circumvented.
The only possible solution is through collective consumer action, especially first world consumers.
I always found it amusing how people scream " individual actions are meaningless compared to corporations!" But in the same breath they'll tell you voting is important.
You can't have both. Either collective action (voting and consumer choices) can be effective, or they can't. You can't have one without the other. It's called supply and demand. Consumers demand from companies. If everyone stopped buying stuff on Amazon, Amazon would go out of business.
Most first worlders are aware of this, but they're so entitled and fat that they think everyone else should have to change while they don't.
That's human nature for ya.
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