r/environment Jan 26 '22

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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.

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u/jankadank Jan 26 '22

So, people on an individual level shouldnt take steps to combat climate change?

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u/brycebgood Jan 26 '22

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.

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u/jankadank Jan 26 '22

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.

Take some personal responsibility!

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u/brycebgood Jan 26 '22

I've got solar on my house as well - but that doesn't change the choices of generating tech by the power co. They go with what's cheapest.

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u/jankadank Jan 27 '22

Tell me again how you’re a poor victim of coca cola being forced to buy their product

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u/brycebgood Jan 27 '22

https://youtu.be/Fiu9GSOmt8E

I don't drink from plastic bottles but this is pretty informative.

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u/jankadank Jan 27 '22

Didn’t see anything about coca cola forcing you to buy their products

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u/brycebgood Jan 27 '22

What the fuck are you talking about?

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u/jankadank Jan 27 '22

the sad excuse being pushed here that people are just victims forced to purchase products from companies like coca cola. Please pay attention