> It is not enough to protest, give speeches, start "green" companies, and whatever else we do to feel good about "doing something for the environment."
I have to disagree. Please keep doing something good for the environment. Please keep making companies that replace old harmful ones. Keep protesting to politicians and by all means, keep doing speeches to inform the public.
> just reduce our intake by, say, just 15%
Everything I know about psychology tells me this advice won't work. You need to provide an alternative or you'll be fighting a losing battle against habit and enjoyment.
But I should dogfood on my own advice here, so here's what you should do instead:
- Give people specific advice on habit changes instead, ie. switch from beef to chicken, from chicken to fish and from fish to vegetables.
- Tell people HOW to change electricity provider (if your country or region allows it)
I have to disagree. Please keep doing something good for the environment. Please keep making companies that replace old harmful ones. Keep protesting to politicians and by all means, keep doing speeches to inform the public.
> just reduce our intake by, say, just 15%
Everything I know about psychology tells me this advice won't work. You need to provide an alternative or you'll be fighting a losing battle against habit and enjoyment.
But I should dogfood on my own advice here, so here's what you should do instead:
- Give people specific advice on habit changes instead, ie. switch from beef to chicken, from chicken to fish and from fish to vegetables.
- Tell people HOW to change electricity provider (if your country or region allows it)
- Tell people to VOTE for the environment