trees and other nice things we exploit

[deleted_user_19610]

See I don't like protests like these for two reasons:
1. Most of them spew facts but rarely are able to back them up with statistics or locations. I don't think we're oblivious; I think it's because protesters always use vague sentences like "animals are dying out there!" Out there where? Which animals? What are the statistics? We can't help them if we don't know which animals, or where they are. Also, a lot of them tend to leave out the fact that some places already have organizations trying to help, and make it out to seem like nobody's doing anything. Oh yeah, and most protestors say to "donate" but never to where. Like?? I don't have infinite money, nor time to do a lot of research, at least direct me somewhere where my money will be used best like trees or animals, then I'll research some organization. If you tell me some programs, even better. Just telling me to "donate" without any indication to where isn't very helpful.

2. Almost none of them tell you how to help, and half of them aren't even actually helping (not speaking about you but I know some people who don't practice what they preach). They'll tell you you've gotta change but they won't tell you how. If they do, a lot of their solutions aren't exactly good: Yes, I could ride a bike to school, but that would make my 20 minute drive into an hour long exercise program which I'll have to do before and after school, which will make me more tired and cause my performance to start falling. Yes, I could pick up litter off beaches but I don't live by one and I don't have time to take 2-3 hours every weekend to drive out to one. (I don't include streets because my country has cleaners that clean streets and walkways so it's rare to see much trash) Yes, I could stop using toilet paper but then what do I use? Water? Then you'll tell me I'm wasting water. There's no end to it. At least give me better solutions like use metal straws or buy cans instead of plastic bottles and recycle them. Use your own tote bags when shopping. And stop spoiling your kids with endless amounts of ducking toys because I can guarantee you they'll only play with them once or twice (source: myself when I was younger). (I know the last one doesn't apply to us but if I didn't waste hundreds of dollars on plastic toys I wouldn't have such a big carbon footprint and I regret it now lol)

im pretty sure if a person really really wanted to help with this kind of thing they wouldn't wait for someone to tell them how to, they'd probably find out for themselves

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[seacosmos]

to most of the people above ^^ you won't miraculously save the Earth in one day because, oh my, ex. you didn't use a straw one day! it takes time and habits.

no one is telling you to yeet yourself into the ocean and erradicate the floating trash islands or chaining yourself to a tree or picking up all of the beach's trash in one go,

start with small things:
1. take your reusable bags when grocery shopping.
2. use metal straws instead of the plastic ones (they may be expensive, but they are worth the uses).
3. stop using ziploc bags, buy some tupperware to transport your cute little fruits and cookies.
4. get a reusable watter bottle and refill instead of consuming plastic ones.
5. if it is not necessary, stop asking for bags in stores.
6. rEcYcLeEEEeeeE and recycle correctly.

those are small things that will slowly steer us towards saving our home, and it is super duper important that youth understands it. that we understand it.

we are the future, if we have one, and if anyone can stop this- it's us, so shut those ignorant a** beaks and sit the fvxk down.

i don't know about how the weather is up there, but here in Panama the weather has gotten way too hot and humid- more than usual- and we are supposed to be entering the rainy season right now.

Honestly idk why restaurants don't use metal straws, it makes way more sense to me. If you buy a bunch of metal straws and then just wash and reuse them, you don't have to keep buying plastic ones, which means it's cheaper and more sustainable in the long run

im pretty sure if a person really really wanted to help with this kind of thing they wouldn't wait for someone to tell them how to, they'd probably find out for themselves

You have a point. I still think using less vague sentencing would be better though. More persuasive.

I think there should just be more articles on how to help stop climate change instead of the typical "recycle" and "don't litter" tho. It would help

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[deleted_user_19610]

Honestly idk why restaurants don't use metal straws, it makes way more sense to me. If you buy a bunch of metal straws and then just wash and reuse them, you don't have to keep buying plastic ones, which means it's cheaper and more sustainable in the long run


You have a point. I still think using less vague sentencing would be better though. More persuasive.

I think there should just be more articles on how to help stop climate change instead of the typical "recycle" and "don't litter" tho. It would help

i mean, sure, or i could just post one of the countless videos showing the destruction of the earth. That's pretty effective too.

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[Elkears]

Honestly idk why restaurants don't use metal straws, it makes way more sense to me. If you buy a bunch of metal straws and then just wash and reuse them, you don't have to keep buying plastic ones, which means it's cheaper and more sustainable in the long run


You have a point. I still think using less vague sentencing would be better though. More persuasive.

I think there should just be more articles on how to help stop climate change instead of the typical "recycle" and "don't litter" tho. It would help

yeah, some restaurants in my area have started to use oxo-biodegradable straws and plastic bags, or paper/carton straws, which is amazing


thing is, there are many articles about climate change, but people just don't give it enough importance because it hasn't given us "major problems" yet. and those who try to raise awareness are silenced.

there was an animated commercial which came out around december last year in iceland... about palm habitats deforestation and how it was affecting species there, using orangutans as example, but the government banned that ad from being passed on TV. it's like they want us to be ignorant so they can manipulate us, and with most, they are succeeding.

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[AllyMac_]

the narwhal is also at near threatened for all the people seemingly obsessed with them.

Yes, very sad, bad humans

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