I chose the political aspect because while, yes, we can make tangible differences in our personal sustainability/carbon footprint/etc, it's the major corporations who are doing the most damage. We need regulations/climate policy to keep them in check and hold them accountable.
6 months ago
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Policy and politics for sure. I'm tired of the hyperindividualism that can pervade climate protective actions, tbh. I want to see more discussion of collective power and community-oriented solutions! Together, we are at our most powerful
6 months ago | 10
While I'm here for the food, I do think that focusing on what we can do as individuals is almost essential to tackling these issues.. big corporations know that we don't give a sh*t about stuff.. so unless we educate majority of the population who would then go on to make informed choices by choosing to support companies that prioritize the well-being of our planet and demand a more transparency and accountability not just on paper or through words but in action.. Like , You name any luxury brand, be it Zara (not luxury) , Burberry, Gucci, Louis Vuitton to Cartier and Nike, all brands are involved in a process which for a better choice of words incinerates their unsold merchandise... If you don't support em , they'll have to change or they'll lose the game.. So, I think, creating awareness is important but then there are only so many who will be willing to change for the sake of the planet.. they like convenience and nothing else.. So, yeah, govt should also make policies but I think the officials are only working for themselves and not for the people or the planet.. I mean, many don't even believe in climate change.. but govt who has the scholors to refer to should really be doing what's best for the species..
6 months ago (edited)
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I see a lack of content of how to do stuff. Like, how can I believe a political candidate is more eco-friendly than another one? How do I find the most eco-friendly nation-wide bank (not a credit union)? How do I spread the word in an optimistic, non-patronizing way. Like, how do we gently inform when people gush about Amazon’s 2 day delivery, Temu’s prices, or their new microplastic generator from Costco? Or respond when people question the nutritional value of plant-based and the “chemicals” to make tofu? What’s the easiest way to see the climate-friendliness of the companies in an ETF? I tried once and had to lookup the stock name and then lookup the company itself. Was quite laborious. For that matter, is it ethical/climate-friendly to grow money in the stock market in the 1st place?
6 months ago | 6
I’m surprised the daily sustainable changes is 54%. There’s already plenty of info online for changes in the kitchen to closets to the bathroom. Is it more specialized stuff like entertainment, toys and hobbies, etc? Or y’all don’t mind if it’s rehashed info and just would rather hear it from Merle than somebody else?
6 months ago | 1
I think policy and politics is probably where the most impact can be made, but as I don't live in the USA, what applies where I live is going to be very different so I went with daily sustainable changes. But honestly all of it would make for interesting content so follow your heart Merle!
6 months ago | 0
I’m currently in my homeland - Rio de Janeiro, Brasil 🇧🇷 It’s be interesting to see how different countries are implementing climate change policies and actions. I’m happy to report what’s going on over here. For example, for a few years now our beach community (Barra da Tijuca 18k of gorgeous shoreline) has organized daily cleanups that have now been endorsed by the city! What started out with my parents and people who have lived here for decades has raised enough attention that funds are allocated for the effort
6 months ago | 3
I feel a lot of the optimist tech content and personal actions end up being distractions from the main goal, which is climate justice. So I'd rather have points of view/political info but also ways to get involved. Why not for example vegan recipes that are super scalable if you go help an organisation?
6 months ago (edited) | 2
I'm very interested in the politics about it as I won't ever actually look into it myself because that confuses me but I'm so curious
6 months ago | 2
I love you video about why milk is bad and show it to everyone since
6 months ago
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Honestly, the daily lil things is helpful to create habits bit by bit and it could be as simple as a tote bag 👍
6 months ago | 0
Can you make a video on trying sustainable period products such as menstrual discs and cups
5 months ago
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How about some real talk on the reality of fast food chains? You know very well Merle that fast food chains are not and never will be environmentally sustainable in ANY form, no matter how many of them provide vegan options. No food that comes from a fast food place can ever BE vegan. You're committed to veganism specifically for the environment, right? Nothing to do with animal welfare? So how about being honest with yourself and your audience instead of trying to pretend that supporting a fast food restaurant in any capacity an act of harm reduction? For the most part you have NOT used your channel to actually force people to contend with the actual lifestyle choices they have to make, you just provide slactivist content that makes people think they can have an impact without discomfort. Kind of like you.
1 month ago | 0
Merle O'Neal
Hello beautiful peeps, thank you SO MUCH for the incredible list of climate content activists you recommended on my last post. I'm really looking forward to utilizing my platform to hopefully contribute more information, conversation, hope(!!) and action towards mitigating climate change. I tossed this poll up on my IG but I'll put it here too! Let me know what content would be of most interest to you/ you would actually like to watch and see.
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