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I think that one of the key reasons why it's so difficult to solve global problems like #spacedebris #climatechange & #oceanplastic is because we don't experience the harm; it's always someone else who is affected (1/n)
What I mean is that the harm is perceived to be 'out of sight' so it becomes easy to ignore. Even if it is not ignored, it's easy to assume that someone else will tackle it. (2/n)
And even if we aim to tackle it, it's under the assumption that we won't be alone in doing so and the costs/difficulties can be shared. (3/n)
Really important takeaway from @lizbonnin on tonight's #DrowninginPlastic @BBCOne "It's a global responsibility, that much is without question."
@lizbonnin @BBCOne Remarkable to think that there we regulate what we put into space and have guidelines to reduce #spacedebris but we don't appear to have the same concern for the oceans #DrowningInPlastic
@lizbonnin @BBCOne #DrowningInPlastic reveals why this is a tragedy of the commons: those depending on the oceans for their livelihoods & using plastic ropes are behaving rationally. We need to change the equation.
So this is horrific #drowninginplastic
Can't cope #DrowningInPlastic
The only issue left unexplored: legislative. Start with single use, and work your way down over several years. Turning off the tap means laws that oblige companies to start changing
