The messy truth about carbon footprints
Guilt and shame don’t and won’t change anything at scale. There simply aren’t enough people willing to buy more expensive products nor companies on board with overpaying for sustainable materials just because they feel bad. Cheers to consumers and companies that spend a little more to choose options with climate in mind. You’ve undoubtedly helped... See more
Lowercarbon Capital • Act II: Lowercarbon Capital
There is debate over what role individual actions play in the climate crisis, given that fossil fuel companies, large corporations and governments are responsible for the overwhelming majority of planet-heating carbon emissions. Focusing on an individual’s impact is a useless, guilt-inducing distraction, detractors say. They point to marketers for... See more
New York Times • ‘OK, Doomer’ and the Climate Advocates Who Say It’s Not Too Late
Starting with the Individual Sphere:- Eat less beef - Consume fewer dairy products - Walk/bike instead of driving- Public/shared transport instead of individual driving- More video conferencing, less travel- Shift What You Buy - Switch Your Money Away from Fossil Fuels - Join or Support Activism - Vote for Candidates Who Will Fight the Climate... See more