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One Simple Change to Reduce Your Climate Impact? Swap Out Beef
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this post was submitted on 21 Feb 2024
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Every little bit helps...but also, eliminating billionaires would just be better.
I mean, I agree with you I principle but as more time goes on I wonder if the “right” mentality is the least effective.
Sure a 1% change in 1000 people can add up… But what if 2 people can outweigh all that change? What if 1000 people’s action are irrelevant if 2 people don’t care?
So what is a better approach? Trying to convince 1000 people of altruistic sacrifice or regulating something crazy only 2 people are doing?
I agree with you in principle and in practice
Sounds like it's time for an obligatory "eat the rich". Two problems eliminated with one set of cutlery.