cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/9388627
Record-breaking increase in CO2 levels in world’s atmosphere | Experts issue warning after finding global average concentration in March was 4.7ppm higher than same period last year
Vast majority of people just don’t give a shit. Honestly, my life and mental health improved so much once I just resigned to the idea that we’re fucked.
Actually, not only are the vast majority of people aware of man made climate change, they also consider it personally important and a government priorty: https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/international-public-opinion-climate-change-2023-appendix.pdf
That’s all good. People, at least where I live, still prioritize their personal comfort over making any changes. Buying that new car, taking that next vacation, etc
It’s great that people are aware. People are simply not taking any action to do anything about it.
That must be frustrating, but try not to let personal experience cloud the bigger picture. More people are willing to take action than you might think: https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2021/09/14/in-response-to-climate-change-citizens-in-advanced-economies-are-willing-to-alter-how-they-live-and-work/pg_2021-09-14_climate_0-01-png/
And people are taking action, here’s some recent examples: https://curious.earth/blog/climate-success-stories/
Things look bleak, and it’s hard to remain optimistic, so it’s more important than ever to take the time to remind yourself of what is going right in the world:
I still try to limit my impact but a few years back I realized that going out of my way to do “green” things was mostly pointless. Its like trying to bail water out a boat that people are actively kicking holes in.
Recycling - It almost all ends up in the trash anyway. Fuel Efficiency and green transportation - Why? 90% of people seem to want to drive a giant SUV.
People care about stupid, ineffective, virtue signaling bullshit like plastic straws and not wasting a piece of paper.
If people really cared, they’d ride their bikes or at the very least, reduce their meat consumption. However, a wide majority simply do not care.
bUt whAt AbOUt trAns pEOpLE? /s
