Once again: Warning about climate impacts is not "doomism." It's an expression of the urgent need to act in order to avoid as many impacts as possible. As a society we SHOULD be afraid. Fear leads to action. Fear is what provides that kick out of the status quo.
Because of fossil-fueled global heating, the status quo is extraordinarily dangerous in this moment. Global heating is a train and our society is still tied to the tracks. Everything is still geared to fossil fuels. We need the kick of fear to mobilize society to change systems
Doomism, however, is a real thing: It's when people say "we're screwed so don't even bother to try." And it's both unhelpful and incorrect. But many of those who are fighting for emergency-mode action - the very opposite of doomism - still get accused, incorrectly, of doomism.
This is also not helpful, and the accusations tend to come from those who, for whatever reason, are invested in the status quo and/or still fail to recognize what a genuine emergency we are in. I suspect they may feel threatened or outflanked by the push for emergency mode action
They tend to be among the more privileged voices, and perhaps they see that their privilege comes from the status quo, and so consciously or not defend that status quo. Whereas those fighting for emergency mode action are often among most affected people. Fighting for their lives
When coming to an awareness of the climate emergency, it can be a LOT to take in, informationally and emotionally. I get that. But, unfortunately, we are where we are. I wish like hell we were still only at 0.5°C of global heating.
Here's a thread with some guidance on what you can do. But, ultimately, it's up to you. Link up with other people, get creative, find your courage. Take risks. Be determined. Fight. No one else can do this for you.
https://twitter.com/ClimateHuman/status/1568668274824564738
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