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Wouldn't that be the most human thing to do. We truly are our worst enemy, even on the grandest of scales

We as a species fucked ourselves, and we refuse to step away from the edge of the cliff. Get used to it.

Someday, I'll be a little old man passing on my hardest-earned life lessons, and I'll tell people this:

Hope is not the expectation of future improvement. Hope is the defiant refusal to give up. It is the antithesis to nihilism. Fight on not because you think you'll win, but because fighting is the right thing to do. Many wars have been won through this kind of perserverence.

There are bad times ahead, but ignore the gloom and focus on yourself. Spit in the face of insurmountable odds and live your life as if it makes a difference. Someday, you may find -- quite by accident -- that it does.

I wouldn’t call myself terrified, but I’m pessimistic. I’ve had this attitude for years, so the fear has faded into a constant, dull, background gloom.

It would take major, expensive, immediate action to combat climate change in a meaningful way, and I don’t think my government (US) has the willingness to do it. It’s too corrupt, and there are too many climate deniers in positions of power.

Now multiply that problem a few dozen times. Imagine how difficult it would be to get countries that hate each other to work together. Even if we narrow it down to the top polluters, it’s not gonna happen.

Next, consider individuals. A lot of people are greedy, selfish, and think climate change is a hoax. Plus, people are wired for denial. That’s not a condemnation of any group. It’s just a psychological fact.

Lastly, think about the nature of the problem itself. To avoid the worst of the consequences, we need to act before undeniable proof exists. Too many people don’t trust science, and will refuse to act until their personal standards for proof are met. Unfortunately, by the time there’s “sufficient” proof, it will be too late. Even if we could flip a switch and stop burning all fossil fuels immediately, it would take years for the environment to recover.

Of course, I could be wrong. I’m not one of those depressing clods who uses pessimism as an excuse to do nothing. I still try to do things that don’t harm the environment, even though I think it’s useless and trivial. I live as though my actions could matter. We’ll see… sooner rather than later, I think.

i don't know if this will help, but technology is advancing at a faster rate every single day. perhaps a potential solution will appear out of these advancements

Rogue Black Hole says "hold by beer"

I've found that the book "Generation Dread" by Britt Wray has been really helpful for me.

All I can say is I wish more people would break things. My short term needs make me a coward in that regard.