14-10-2018, 23:26
We certainly can't depend on politicians and businesses to save the world because of their too many vested interests.
And we certainly have no chance of individuals saving the planet either. We like our consumer society - when something breaks/wears out, don't get it repaired, just buy another one; we must have vegetables and fruit out of season, pushing up transport costs and pollution; we must have the latest fashion or mobile, who cares about the energy cost of production?: All generalisations, but you get the idea.
It's not pessimism, it's realism. Accept global warming as a way of life, embrace it and use it to any advantage possible. It's already too late for anything else.
And we certainly have no chance of individuals saving the planet either. We like our consumer society - when something breaks/wears out, don't get it repaired, just buy another one; we must have vegetables and fruit out of season, pushing up transport costs and pollution; we must have the latest fashion or mobile, who cares about the energy cost of production?: All generalisations, but you get the idea.
It's not pessimism, it's realism. Accept global warming as a way of life, embrace it and use it to any advantage possible. It's already too late for anything else.
Cabbage is still good for you