i'm honestly not a fan of these takes; they are always discouraging and have a "ha, gotcha!" vibe that ends up fueling consumerism.
yes, the military and billionaires and oil lobbyists are destroying more and faster than we can salvage by living sustainably. it is important to be aware of their crimes against us, the climate, the nature, and our future.
however, it's shifting the view from one important action point: think global, act local. by focusing on this complex, global web of capitalism, imperialism and greed, it quickly drags you into despair. one person alone can't possibly do anything against this.
but this isn't true, there are other people who do their best to keep this planet a livable place, and so should you.
even if we don't manage to prevent climate change, at least we can slow it. and even if we can't slow it, we might create spaces that will be diverse and resilient enough to harbour nature and give it a chance to adapt.
do not give in into despair, do not throw your hands in the air, do not surrender. just because it looks like we can't save our climate, it's not a reason to accelerate it's destruction.
go vegan, if you can. eat & shop local, whenever you can. boycott ai. don't buy fast fashion. learn how to mend and alter clothes. get to know your neighbours. start a garden- actually fuck that, just start with an empty youghurt container, some dirt and seeds you found. stop buying new things, there are already so many things that got used and are still usable, even if the previous owner no longer needs them. take the bus, take the train, ride the bike if you can. recycle. avoid plastic. choose the organic option. try zero waste.
we're not helpless, we have options to take action. some of us more, some of us less. but it's ethically and morally crucial that we try.
