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this post was submitted on 19 Jun 2025
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And the Western World has basically given up trying to do anything about it, at this point. They're all-in on fossil fuel production again, with no signs of slowing down.
It's the ultra rich that pollutes our planet and it's the ultra rich that has stolen our standard of living to the point we no longer care about their pollution.
It's also the ultra rich that decide whether or not solutions are worth pursuing. And it seems like they've decided not to bother anymore.
The western world has focused on what new real estate will open up and how to own it.
The majority of European countries are still moving in the right direction, albeit far too slowly. It's mainly just the US that's abandoning any attempt towards sustainability.