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2. And what about "We" as citizens? What is it that we are doing to fight climate change? How many times.

Reply to SleeplessinSoCal (Original post)

Tue Jan 14, 2025, 11:54 PM

Jan 14

do we get in the car to complete a chore that could have been done by walking? Or, if you live in areas that are cold right now, is your thermostat set for 68 as per Jimmy Carter's request? Mine is set for 65.

How much pollution is wasted when we buy something when we buy something to replace an older model of something and the older model was perfectly serviceable but it didn't look new?

If we looked at our own behavior patterns in addition to railing against the oil companies......

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"Strings attached". [View all] SleeplessinSoCal Jan 14 OP

I think this is a good idea, but good luck implementing it. CaliforniaPeggy Jan 14 #1

And what about "We" as citizens? What is it that we are doing to fight climate change? How many times. 3Hotdogs Jan 14 #2