As Americans, we have traditionally been the optimists sporting the 'can-do' attitude. But when it comes to addressing climate adaptation and resiliency, we seem to be more 'can't do' than 'can-do.'
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
We have made great strides, but somehow we've got to create a climate so that everybody can do well, not just some.
The average ordinary citizen can do a lot of different things when it comes to the climate crisis.
I don't think we can do anything about controlling what our climate is.
Given the scale of issues like global warming and epidemic disease, we shouldn't underestimate the importance of a can-do attitude to science rather than a can't-afford-it attitude.
I'm not in favor of just taking short-term isolated situations and depleting our resources to keep our climate just the way it is today.
The biggest barrier to dealing with climate change is us: our own attachment to habits that are hard to shift, and our great ability to park or ignore uncomfortable choices.
Many climate change deniers would have you believe that addressing climate change is all pain and no gain. This is simply not true. We can tackle this challenge while improving our personal health and the health of our economy. These are not competing interests; they go hand in hand.
The idea that we have the capacity to change or stop the climate, I'm just skeptical.
Often times when you face such an overwhelming challenge as global climate change, it can be somewhat daunting - it's kind of like trying to lose weight, which I know something about.
To resolve the climate crisis, good will, statements of intent are not enough. We are at breaking point.
No opposing quotes found.