Well... media and global politics have a big interest in the environmental crisis, and much of this crisis comes as a result of the economic and trade principles. Vicious circle... Pity but nothing new. Thus, for me, a bigger problem lies just in us, random citizens. The general public is too passive and ignorant. Everyone talks, comments and complaints. But not many are taking action. Referring to your case of palm oil, think how much it would help if people simply stop buying products that contain palm oil, not only cosmetics but food as well (esp. it's not even healthy). So, 'No customers - No products', easy right? Not really... And here the main issue starts 1). many people are buying stuff despite their awareness of let's call it 'evil' (shrinking rainforest, endangered species, water pollution, child labour, violence, women exploitation etc.) - And why? Mostly because of ignorance and passive approach. 2). People often claim they are not aware of some problems caused by companies they trust and support. - And that's a pure ignorance. Both cases are disgusting and ridiculous. How could we not realize that mass production and overconsumption happening constantly by and for billions of people is not affecting anything? It's too much to be called 'stupidity'. I see it as a lack of social responsibility and taking 'the easy way'. Better to say 'I didn't know' or 'I'm nobody to change the reality so I don't even give a try' - than to act, care, contribute... Sad but true. 21 century...
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Agree with everything you say. Social responsibility is the key to changing such behaviors. The problem as you describe it is that people might as well be asleep and those of us awake enough to see it not doing enough to wake the others up. It ought to become a shaming thing to be buying products that knowingly destroy the planet. The reality however is far worse. Because we are basically causing the extinction of life on earth including our own. To think that some geoengineering project is going to magically save the day is Hollywood fantasy. Check out how deep the shit is we're in. This talk by Rupert Read is a brutally honest look at the problems. And we don't have much time. GTG as my toddler is tantruming.
Oooh, 😯 thank you. I didn't see that before. Very smart and brave speech. "We failed", indeed, we did. And I feel sorry for future generations, and for us getting older. I know we may not win, but still, I believe in every step, contribution, change, action. Mine and every single individual. If they only know and care. Awareness and action are the key. So one more time thank you for that first post, and now this comment. People like yourself make a difference. To fight together for a better life, even if tomorrow never comes. I do believe...