Psychology
The person is not the problem, the pollution is the problem.
Could a boycott lead to changes by governments or corporations?
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The following quotes are from "Reducing Your Carbon Footprint Still Matters":
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“People taking [personal] action...is one of the best ways to get...policy-level change.”
“Lifestyle change can build momentum for systemic change.”
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“When individuals supplement policy efforts with...action, they inspire new social norms.”
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“People contribute more when they see others do it too.”
Especially “When conservation requires some sacrifice.”
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If you'd like to improve your advocacy skills, consider the following:
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“Advocates are judged for inconsistency between their behavior and advocacy."
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“Advocates...are more influential when they...reduce their personal...footprint.”
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"Climate Researchers’ Carbon Footprints Affect Their Credibility."
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“Climate...communicators’...footprints affect...audience’s policy support.”
The "Carbon Footprint is a useful tool for climate science and policy.
Once in a while, an article criticizing it for being 'invented by big oil'
appears in the media...It's a wrong take. Here's why..."
https://twitter.com/mczepkiewicz/status/1430636208464359424
MichaÅ‚ Czepkiewicz@mczepkiewicz ·Aug 25
" 'Individual and collective action don’t have to be pitted against each other'."
Anti-pollution advocacy involves giving audiences bad news. For advice:
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10-commandments-for-delivering-bad-news
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Wikipedia explains how “lifestyle change can build momentum for systemic change”.
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