DISCUSSION/ personal thoughts: will my generation be the change for climate? Or are things too far gone?
For context: I’m 21 and live in South Florida but currently visiting Japan. I just graduated with my bachelors in sustainability and can’t help feeling lost as I look around. America is so far down the drain environmentally or even sustainable wise that I often wonder how we can get through climate change as a nation or globally. In my home state, they’re trying to build an incinerator in the Everglades, seaside development is ongoing, and living expenses are out of hand.
I’m in Japan right now and OML I’m geeking out so much at what they’re doing. I understand their integration and love of nature is mainly tied in culturally but their systems are great. Even in rural areas they have the various trash cans for plastic, food waste, combustibles, etc. At the aquarium they show how plastic affects animals and people actually read the info😭. They even have native plants growing un manicured in most areas and it’s beautiful!
I’ve found recently that there are still sustainable initiatives going on in my local area and have found a community that is actively growing sustainable crops and is involved in the greater community. But outside of the group, I see that my area at large doesn’t care or have the time to. I’ve found that utilizing my artistic skills helps spark conversations as I’ve started selling my art.
Other than that I feel overwhelmed and worried as I read the news each day. Can we start anew as a nation? Are we f**** due to our current admin? Can we gather to fight the big companies? Any advice for someone who’s also trying to find a career in this field 🤧?