I don't think it misses that point at all, unless I misunderstood you. I think it actually absolutely exemplifies what you wrote. They identify that something

I don't think it misses that point at all, unless I misunderstood you. I think it actually absolutely exemplifies what you wrote. They identify that something is happening, but do not know what to attribute it to. Concrete steps that can be taken are in your immediate proximity. You can see the immediate effects of pollution, therefore you can try to fix that. You may not be able to see the immediate effects of greenhouse gasses or climate change, therefore it is not a problem. It's the same as pollution not really being a problem until it impacts you, in particular. The same (I would argue confusing) attitude, I think.