There will be no action till Eat the rich stop being a slogan they won't do shit if they fear nothing
this post was submitted on 21 Jun 2024
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I can't get nooo climate action...
I can't get no satisfaction...
So I cry, and I cry, and I cry, and I die
4 in 5 people want more action on climate, as long as:
- they need not change anything themselves
- someone else pays for it
- it’s not in their way
I spent a lot of money to install solar, got new efficient windows, and got a heat pump to reduce gas usage. I'm thankful to have the financial freedom to make these decisions, as well as to have referrals for affordable options.
We're trying to be better about plastic usage and waste in our household.
I did these to reduce my energy usage. They'll save money long term eventually, but not enough to be worth it monetarily. I can't control much but i can at least try to do what i think is better.
You did it, regardless of economic gain or loss. That's kind of heroic, in my estimation. Thank you.
I disagree with it being heroic, but i really appreciate the sentiment. I imagine more people would do it if it was more affordable. I've gotten some flack from my family for it being costly (minimal flack, more like a double check), but it's worth it (and they understand once i explain it).
Did it and savings don't justify expenditure?Taking flack; taking time and effort to explain? Not kind of every day heroism? Please take the compliment, friend; the cost alone would stop too many, even though affordability weren't an issue.
I appreciate it, thank you. Yeah fair points
I needed the smile this comment gave me. You are welcome, and thank you for the smile. May you be happy and well.
Don't be such a pessimist. There are plenty of people who want climate action and are prepared to sacrifice for it. We can also demand more from our governments without blaming individuals. My government keeps approving new coal and gas plants with reckless abandon even though they could easily be wind or solar. We're allowed to demand more action from them.
Ehh, I started riding a bike and edging toward veganism to reduce my footprint, but it definitely feels like I'm in the minority. And I live in CA, which should be the leader in all of this, sadly.
It's getting better. But way too slowly.
Can't even get a carbon tax in place even though economist say it could be the quickest way to reduce CO2.
The level of effort people are willing to put in is mentioning that 100 companies are responsible for 80% of emission or something. "Yea they make oil! You buy it and burn it. That's where the CO2 comes from. Will you stop? Maybe take the bus or stop eating meat."
"Oh no. Absolutely not."