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[–] DragonAce@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

These companies will not change unless they are forced to do so and our government isn't going to do shit since most of congress is in the pocket of big oil. So what are our other options?

Everyone likes to blame individuals for not using renewables or buying an electric car, when it reality their options were limited in the first place by big oil. Most people can barely afford to put food on the table and green or renewable products are usually significantly more expensive and not really an option. Besides that, IIRC ordinary citizens only account for roughly 20% of all greenhouse gas emissions. So the onus lies on big oil to make changes and offer affordable renewable options instead of the same gas guzzling/polluting bullshit we've been offered up to this point. But like I said, they won't do something like that unless they are forced to do so, they will always pursue profit over people, unless those people get in their faces and force them to pursue other options.

[–] explodicle@local106.com 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

most of congress is in the pocket of big oil. So what are our other options?

Vote only for candidates against FPTP. When that's gone, we can just vote for candidates who are against big oil.

[–] PowerCrazy@lemmy.ml -4 points 1 year ago

Electoralism isn't going to save us.

[–] Zippy@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

If current green companies can't make affordable options, why in God's earth would you think it would be cheaper if conventional energy companies join the mix?

Your entire statement is conflicting. Angry about high costs being unaffordable then suggesting oil companies to not produce low cost energy that keeps prices down while acknowledging the high cost of green energy.