We still have time to act for climate protection. This means supporting renewable energy by all levels of government while taking personal actions too.
Don’t believe anyone who tells you the battle is lost. Remember, we need both government incentives and penalties, not just one or the other. Never let anyone drive a wedge between these two.
Do tax carbon now and phase out fossil fuel subsidies, and reward energy-smart houses and electric/hybrid vehicles. Don’t try to alienate anyone; instead, advocate for what technology allows now — electrification by solar, wind, hydropower, batteries, and pumped storage — but don’t wait for technology to develop cloud seeding, safe modular nuclear, or universal carbon sequestration. Do try to redistribute income to those who need it most.
But above all, remember that we all can be agents of change.
