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We do indeed, but the leverage lies with and so the emphasis should be on the governmental. I have changed my lifestyle markedly since I had my own personal rev
by NeedMoreTea 7y ago
We do indeed, but the leverage lies with and so the emphasis should be on the governmental. I have changed my lifestyle markedly since I had my own personal revelation around climate. I don't use that to go on a holy crusade to convert, I don't even mention it unless a discussion goes there and asks. That's so I can live with myself, and look the kids, who will have to endure the consequences, in the eye. Companies engage in far more greenwashing, lobbying and distraction than real efforts, eco brands somewhat excepted.
I cannot change labelling law to require impacts (emissions, habitat, sustainable) clearly shown to allow me to buy with wisdom. I can only guess. I am certain, despite having above average interest, I often guess wrong. I can't bring a carbon tax, packaging levy, delist companies that don't play along, or creatively rewrite corporate law to place survival as important as profit, or change international trade law.
One new oil rig, chemical plant or drilling field can easily cancel the individual efforts of an entire city, perhaps country.
So I tend to see it as government first last and everything; corporate at gun ^W legislation point, and individual as a matter of personal ethics and social acceptance. Despite having started with me - as far as I'm reasonably able.