You're kind making OP's point here, no? In essence, there are some huge failures to resolve these issues at the level where those solutions would matter in term

You're kind making OP's point here, no? In essence, there are some huge failures to resolve these issues at the level where those solutions would matter in terms of moving the needle. The responsibility is being abrogated at the governmental level, and being kicked down to individuals where the cost to benefit ratio is far worse, both for the individual and the environment.