cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/9388627

Record-breaking increase in CO2 levels in world’s atmosphere | Experts issue warning after finding global average concentration in March was 4.7ppm higher than same period last year

  • slurpinderpin@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Vast majority of people just don’t give a shit. Honestly, my life and mental health improved so much once I just resigned to the idea that we’re fucked.

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      You got downvoted, and I don’t like the idea of giving up. But this shit is exhausting and depressing, so absolutely make sure you look after yourself.

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        1 year ago

        It was like drinking poison and expecting everyone else to die. I’m so much happier now that I just said fuck it. Highly recommend

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      1 year ago

      I still try to limit my impact but a few years back I realized that going out of my way to do “green” things was mostly pointless. Its like trying to bail water out a boat that people are actively kicking holes in.

      Recycling - It almost all ends up in the trash anyway. Fuel Efficiency and green transportation - Why? 90% of people seem to want to drive a giant SUV.

      People care about stupid, ineffective, virtue signaling bullshit like plastic straws and not wasting a piece of paper.

      If people really cared, they’d ride their bikes or at the very least, reduce their meat consumption. However, a wide majority simply do not care.

    • ClanOfTheOcho@lemmy.world
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      I noticed my mental health was having serious issues due to climate issues and had to step away. I keep tabs somewhat, try to do what little I can, and hope somehow things will turn around. Years ago, I didn’t see any way we would see our way safely through the Cold War, and then out of nowhere it was over. I see no way out of climate disaster, but hope somehow out of nowhere a solution will present itself for this one, too. That’s the hope I hang on to, and it helps me.