'Once you realise the scale & imminence of the environmental crisis, it becomes clear that we need much more than individual actions... We need big systematic changes & fast." @TeamMarmot @phoeb0 @guardian highlight new article by @PaulREhrlich et al. theguardian.com/environment/…

Jan 14, 2021 · 1:07 PM UTC

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Replying to @IPBES @TeamMarmot @phoeb0 @guardian @PaulREhrlich
Individual action is commendable. It helps our awareness. But it is nowhere adequate or sufficient. Take plastic. You come home and your kitchen is flooded because you left the tap running. What would you do first, run for the mop or close the tap? Close the plastic tap.
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Replying to @IPBES @TeamMarmot @phoeb0 @guardian @PaulREhrlich
Maybe it's already too late. Main culprits are 1st world nations #usa #China etc
Replying to @IPBES @TeamMarmot @phoeb0 @guardian @PaulREhrlich
Maybe it's already too late. Main culprits are 1st world nations #usa #China etc
Replying to @IPBES @TeamMarmot @phoeb0 @guardian @PaulREhrlich
Ohh Ehrlich that said a billion would die from starvation back in the 70's? Nah I'll pass:)
Replying to @IPBES @phoeb0 @guardian @PaulREhrlich
“Our main point is that once you realise the scale and imminence of the problem, it becomes clear that we need much more than individual actions like using less plastic, eating less meat, or flying less. We need big systematic changes and fast.”. @TeamMarmot @IPBES @unaipasku
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