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The most impactful climate actions you can take | The number one question about climate change that I’m asked nearly every day is, “What can I do?” (open.substack.com)
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With every solution, and even in the title of this newsletter itself, I emphasize the number one thing individuals can do that most of us are still not doing: talk about it! Use your voice to explain why climate change matters and to advocate for climate action.

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[–] rimu@piefed.social 9 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (11 children)
  • Don't have children
  • Don't build a house with concrete (incl foundation)
  • Public transport and cycling
  • No beef and minimize dairy products
[–] Landsharkgun@midwest.social 5 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Not having children doesn't solve anything. That's just an abandonment of the future. It directly harms people who need help - the elderly, those with disabilities and medical conditions, etc.

[–] arendleejessurun@kbin.earth 4 points 1 week ago

100% agreed. Suggesting "not having children" as the first best thing you can do is IMO lazy at best and eco-fascist at worst.

[–] fantawurstwasser@feddit.org 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Can you explain why me not having a child would directly harm people with disabilities? I really struggle to see the logic here - even if you want to point out that we need younger generations in order to care for the elderly, there is still a record number of humans living on the planet right now and I struggle to understand what an individual child would change here

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