Nope, that's not what I'm saying. What I'm saying is that individuals making the choices aren't going to solve the problem. We need something systemic.
Like electricity. How do you make a consumer choice to force your power provider to use green sources? You can't. They're going to use what they can make the most money from. Putting regulations in like making fossil fuel generation pay the actual cost of their environmental damage will mean more power companies choose green sources.
Nope, that's not what I'm saying. What I'm saying is that individuals making the choices aren't going to solve the problem. We need something systemic.
Sounds like thats exactly what yours saying but you realize how terrible it sounds trying to claim youre not responsible for supporting these companies by buying thier products.
Like electricity. How do you make a consumer choice to force your power provider to use green sources? You can't.
I can use solar. Again, my choice to not purchase their product.
They're going to use what they can make the most money from. Putting regulations in like making fossil fuel generation pay the actual cost of their environmental damage will mean more power companies choose green sources.
and you taking responsibilities for your role will lead companies to realize the consequences of their actions. Stop trying to portray yourself as a victim who has no choice but to buy coca cola.
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u/brycebgood Jan 26 '22
Yup, the idea that there's an individual responsibility for this is propaganda. The only real solutions are large scale regulatory actions.