yes i think this goes both ways, both producers and consumers should be responsible. but we shouldn't forget shell wouldn't continue selling gas and instead shift their operations if gas wasn't in such a demand.
also if you're littering you can't blame corporations for that lmao

[–] whoami@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Public transport probably isn’t a viable option in some cases, so I’m hoping EVs do catch on for this reason. Reducing or eliminating meat consumption, or at least finding more sustainable ways to provide it (i.e. lab-grown meat) also would definitely play a significant role. I am not advocating for eliminating all responsibility from the consumer side

[–] 33KK@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It is a viable option in about 90% of cases.

[–] kittyrunningnoise@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

your statement is highly dependent on where someone lives. I wonder what percent of people live within about ten minutes' walking distance from useful public transportation. I bet it's not 90% or even anywhere close. most people on Earth do live in cities now though, so maybe it's ~50%...?

[–] 33KK@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 year ago

I meant in general, not just with the current infrastructure, sorry for a late reply

[–] ExtraMedicated@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago

The thing about big companies like oil companies is that they'll do anything they can to prevent alternatives from taking hold. Often it involves lobbying or spreading disinformation to fight against renewable energy for example. Car makers also fight public transportation.