Right at the moment when climate impacts are dramatically manifesting themselves, concern from global citizens is shrinking. We have lost that loving feeling toward the living world. We have lost any sense of urgency. As temperature rise, climate change remains a low priority for most individuals. Polling data shows that, concerning the greatest threat to human civilization and life on earth as we know it, more and more feel that, “It is not a very serious threat.” This is not good news. When it comes to measures aimed at transitioning the country toward renewable energy, interviewees stressed the importance of respecting individual freedoms – and individual choice – in any energy transition. This theme was underscored by criticism of policies like ending the production of new gas-powered vehicles. Worse than that, this new malaise is allowing new laws to be passed attacking climate activist. That is really not good news. Where the beneficial news lies are at the end of this podcast, where our best hope for any real climate action can be in the hands a few dedicated, connected individuals forming climate advocacy communities. This is not hippy-dippy, pie-in-the-sky weirdness. It is fact-based, scientifically-evidenced, historically- proven methods, processes, and techniques that have, and will work to curb the insanity. This will not be easy. In fact, it will be the greatest challenge humanity has collectively faced. We need to recognize that we are running out of time to implement clean-energy solutions to protect the future of our planet. We need to recognize that we cannot work within the current political reality. We need to change it through direct action. We need to recognize that we need consistent, mass-turnout, nonviolent disruption to stop business as usual and compel politicians to act. It’s the only hope we have — but at least we have reason to hope. 94: EPISIDE WEBPAGE A CALL TO ACT : The World’s Most Comprehensive Web-Based Encyclopedia of Eco-Solutions
