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I'm not based in the US, so your upcoming vote doesn't matter me. But the general idea of write/interact with your local representative I think warrants more attention.

Just actual practical advice is all I'm after, as mentioned it's never quite laid out in simple steps. More just doom at 6 o'clock. Never having kids. We're all fucked(which I don't believe is the outcome we'll end up at).

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See my post above for book and event recs.

And well said. For some context, "carbon footprint" and this idea of individual emissions actions to solve climate change started as a marketing campaign by British Petroleum. Even the term "climate change" instead of "global warming" came from a U.S. Bush-era policy memo, because the term global warming "frightened" people.

The book I linked above proposes a different frame, managing your impact at a regional, state, national level etc.

For what it's worth, the US is a globally-influencing powerhouse. Even if you don't live in the US, urging your American friends to vote can be helpful!

It's absolutely not your responsibility, but it is to your benefit.

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