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[–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

There has been a consistent effort from the fossil fuel industry to shift the blame from themselves to individuals.

How Big Oil helped push the idea of a 'carbon footprint'

From recycling ♻️ to plastic straws, the ad campaigns put the onus on individual consumers instead of the industry. Americans overwhelmingly want to do something about climate change. But the propaganda prevents action.

[–] nume@lemmy.vg 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

THIS propaganda prevents action because you're basically saying that we shouldn't do anything short of a revolution

[–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

Correct. It’s the most efficient way to institute degrowth and establish a new sustainable economy.