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If the media communicated this like “There won’t be any more BBC Planet Earth featuring polar bears, because there won’t be any polar bears anymore”, I believe
by surfsvammel 6y ago
If the media communicated this like “There won’t be any more BBC Planet Earth featuring polar bears, because there won’t be any polar bears anymore”, I believe more people would act.
I know, it’s a ridiculous example, but I don’t think people understand the severity of news like this. I believe that the consequences just seem too far away, both geographically and in time, for people to care.
Makes me sad.
- cheez 6y agoNo they wouldn't. Every single plebeian on earth wants the polar bears to survive. But their own economic, day-to-day survival is first. These thoughts you have are only for those with the luxury of time. Edit: so if you TRULY want to help the earth, help your own kind first.
- 0xB31B1B 6y agoIt’s a generational thing. The younger generation has demonstrated they are way more likely to make personal sacrifices to save the planet (look at how they drive less, are vegan more often, and also they say this in surveys)
- cheez 6y agoI'm sure if you break it out by whether they have any responsibilities or not, it would be different. Not generational. My generation was the same.