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This is difficult to put across politely and constructively to people who are making an effort but unless you are influencing corporate, national and internatio

This is difficult to put across politely and constructively to people who are making an effort but unless you are influencing corporate, national and international policy, you aren't doing anything significant to help. I know there is the whole "be the change you want to see" but there is also a culture of overestimating your own impact. The largest effect of your efforts is to make you feel good about yourself and your own life. I'm not wasteful at all and have a small carbon footprint but I don't think that any of those choices are because of climate change. I'm also alarmed when I see people use climate change to justify big life decisions. Deciding to not have children is a completely valid life choice. But I think that there is a serious problem with your personal priorities and perception of the world if you want children and don't have them because of climate change.

cercatrova 6y ago
Fun fact, BP created the term "carbon footprint" as a way to distance people's perceptions of the true polluters of the earth, counties and corporations, away from them and onto individuals. https://mashable.com/feature/carbon-footprint-pr-campaign-sham/ https://mashable.com/feature/carbon-footprint-pr-campaign-sh...
Avalaxy 6y ago
You can't tell Oil companies to stop producing oil, if as a consumer you still drive a gasoline car that uses tons of oil. Both the supply and the demand need to be tackled. As long as we keep importing cheap plastic crap from China, factories will keep producing them.
haps 6y ago
"be the change you want to see" Be the change by taking political action. I also like to donate to projects every month.