I think some of this is defeatism and blaming the corporations. Corporations are about half the problem IMO. The stuff we all buy is made by these corporations. Buy less stuff. Buy quality. Repair stuff. Buy used stuff. Drive less. Don't buy a canyonero or monster truck to drive in a suburb. Rent a truck if you need one, you'll save $$$$ and emissions. Beef is a huge culprit. Eat less beef. Other meats tend to be cheaper anyway. Replace meat in a meal with rice and beans or lentils. You will also save money.

Vote for ending car dependency in cities and suburbs.

Talk to people. Mention saving money to retire early. Most people think work sucks.

[–] LineNoise@kbin.social 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Want to reduce your carbon footprint? The most effective thing you can do is blockade a carbon exporter.

Fact Check estimated that Australia's domestic emissions plus the emissions embedded in its exports added to 1,712 million tonnes in 2016.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-20/fact-check-australia-carbon-emissions-fossil-fuel-exports/11645670

Our domestic emissions were about 411 million tonnes that year.

https://ourworldindata.org/co2/country/australia#what-are-the-country-s-annual-co2-emissions

[–] NaibofTabr 5 points 2 years ago

The "carbon footprint" idea was popularized in a press campaign run by BP. It's purpose was to shift public attention away from the damage being done by the petroleum industry and shift blame onto individuals.

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