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Friday, December 19th, 2025

Climate Change and Social Justice — Do Individual Actions matter more than Systemic Changes?

Introduction Climate change is arguably the defining challenge of our time. Despite overwhelming scientific evidence that global warming threatens ecosystems, economies, and human well-being, public conversations often emphasize the role of individuals: these conversations mention reducing meat consumption, refusing single-use plastics, biking to work, or recycling at home. These actions areo obviously good, as they build awareness, create responsibility, and allow people to feel like they are contributing to a solution. However, while personal choices can reduce individual carbon footprints, they do not address the systemic drivers of climate change: fossil fuel dependence, industrialized agriculture, inefficient urban planning, and global […]

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