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> One example is the whole plastic straws debacle That demonstrates not only that governments are unable to solve the problems at the production side but also
by myshpa 3y ago
> One example is the whole plastic straws debacle
That demonstrates not only that governments are unable to solve the problems at the production side but also that they're choosing the minimum they can do to pretend they're making an effort, all while minimizing disruptions to the markets. I'd argue that the capitalism and the need for growth is the problem.
> In reality more than 50% of the plastic that ends up in the oceans is from commercial fishing nets
> This needs to be done systematically and at policy level considering a multitude of social factors. Telling everyone how bad beef is?
It's the same problem as with beef. If everyone insists on eating beef and fish, governments won't regulate the industries or remove their subsidies. The population has to want those regulations, otherwise it won't ever happen.
So the solution is the same as with beef. Switch to plant based diets personally, then demand changes on the political level.
- x86x87 3y agoIn case of the straws where people tried doing something that something is worth very little. You don't solve the tragedy of the commons by shaming people to fish less.
- myshpa 3y agoI'm not shaming anyone by talking about the need to switch to plant based diets. That's just your subconsciousness speaking. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_dissonance#Meat-eating https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_dissonance#Meat-eati... Plant-based diets are the only way to feed 10 billion people sustainably. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/917471 https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/917471 How Compatible Are Western European Dietary Patterns to Climate Targets? https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/14/21/14449 https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/14/21/14449 What humanity should eat to stay healthy and save the planet https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-03565-5 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-03565-5