• TurboTurbo@feddit.nl
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    1 year ago

    Every other message on here is so depressing (new record of global warming, more animals going extinct, etc.). Just so depressing 😞

    • Los@beehaw.orgOPM
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      1 year ago

      You’re right. I’m going to start actively searching out positive stories to post.

      • TurboTurbo@feddit.nl
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        1 year ago

        I am not saying you are wrong or suggesting that you select other types of news to post. I am just noticing a pattern that confirms how much in trouble we are right now, and I feel any actions to counter it are too little and too late and that is depressing.

    • atx_aquarian@beehaw.org
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      1 year ago

      On the bright side, everyone can make their own small contribution to make a difference. For example, for people living in a migration corridor, turn off outdoor lighting when not needed to help birds succeed in their migration and to reduce energy waste:

      https://travisaudubon.org/lights-out-texas

      Find something in your area and start making noise about it. Plenty of people care enough to try.

      PS - Reducing light pollution will also help fireflies and help preserve night skies. And that’s another tool to use: align people with different interests behind common actions, and it benefits everyone.

    • PenguinJuice@kbin.social
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      1 year ago

      It’s why alcoholism is at an all time why. Might as well be drunk if you’re going to drown in the Atlantic anyways.