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You are not powerless. Cities & states have huge power to help curb emissions. Check out the work by David Roberts over at Volts on WA’s amazing climate legisla
by ahevia 5y ago
You are not powerless. Cities & states have huge power to help curb emissions. Check out the work by David Roberts over at Volts on WA’s amazing climate legislation that was passed in the last year.
Legislation like that is possible because of average citizens. Find a local political climate group in your area. Work with them.
Check out the recent Green Amendment that was passed in NY. That movement started from the everyday person. It’s passing as huge implications for future environmental law cases in the state. A similar amendment in other states has stopped the passage of expanding fracking operations, etc
Keystone XL was stopped by everyday people. Line 3 is facing a resistance made up of everyday people.
This narrative that we are “powerless” is exactly what the powers against us want. Research shows that climate anxiety increases inaction. Research also shows that people involved in community campaigns have lower rates of climate anxiety.
If you live in WA or FL feel free to PM me. I have a lot of resources that could get you started