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I care a lot about the environment. I'm a Bernie hippie grew up in the middle of no where guy. But the plane is taking that trip with or without you. The world
by Taylor_OD 5y ago
I care a lot about the environment. I'm a Bernie hippie grew up in the middle of no where guy. But the plane is taking that trip with or without you. The world you want to see might not be there or look remotely like it did when you wanted to see it.
I'm all for helping the environment but continuing to fly and instead campaigning for a local/state/national politician who supports helping the environment by investing in renewable energy might actually accomplish something. The plane is taking off with or without you.
- wepple 5y ago> But the plane is taking that trip with or without you. Really? You think airlines will fly half-empty planes long term?
- bellyfullofbac 5y agoMore like, 1/300 empty... (At least in a world where it's 2019). I agree with grandparent poster, individual action won't save the planet, governments should increase CO2 taxes (extremely, if they're serious about saving the planet) and apply it to things like fossil fuels or meat. But then they'd get voted out of office, ah, God bless democracy! /s
- Taylor_OD 5y agoYes. Unless airlines fail the planes will continue to fly. They fly empty if no one if on them. Airlines have to continue to fly routes or risk giving up that route to another airline. We've seen that the government will prop up airlines.