I am against this reading of hopefulness. It creates a narrative of momentum, which is necessary to not be overwhelmed by the situations we face, but it’s no l

I am against this reading of hopefulness. It creates a narrative of momentum, which is necessary to not be overwhelmed by the situations we face, but it’s no longer viable to ignore it. As just one sign - Academics in environmental science and conversation have PTSD, because of how hopeless things are. In that same 150 year period, more species have been wiped out by man than in history. As a species we are a force of nature. I can find common ground that some of us are changing and that efforts are being made. I disagree that it is inevitable- it’s hard won and must continue to be fight for