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Most people reading this have little to no influence on how Exxon (for example) behaves. The ruling class has quite a bit. That’s why we need them to act.
We can all be environmentally conscious individuals. It won’t have enough impact without the cooperation of corporations and governments.
I'm taking fewer showers and smell like death, why are ConocoPhillips' stock prices seemingly not taking a hit?
The power is in the hands of the people by voting. Voting means you can then affect the big factors like regulation, taxes, promotion of alternatives, etc.
That is a completely fair statement.