Still, everyone complains but I dont think for a second it will prompt anyone to change their ways and try to actually make a difference to the obvious climate problems we are creating for ourselves.
[quote]I quit fretting about this ages ago because on an individual basis there is absolutely nothing any of us can do about it.[/quote]
Not intending to start a climate change debate, just to say imo surely it’s only on an individual level that any of us can make a difference? Anything else would mean nothing changes and that’s a big gamble. Stop using cars if you can. Stop consuming as much pointless crap and non-repairable stuff with short lifespans. Don’t buy over-packaged or long-haul delivered food. Use your capitalist vote and support greener companies and products. If we all do some of those things there’s some change. Etc.
It’s hard to say what causes what when discussing climate and consumption, but it seems like a risk to say there’s no link / we’re helpless in the face of consumer desire and just carry on regardless. Much better imo to use it as a fair reason to re-examine our lifestyles and their impact.
(‘The Age of Stupid’ – a film with Pete Postlethwaite, worth looking up)