Diego on Nostr: Every debate about reducing the use of polluting modes of transport (driving, flying, ...
Every debate about reducing the use of polluting modes of transport (driving, flying, etc.) goes like this:
- Driving is harmful to the environment, let's reduce it.
- But what about this POOR RURAL PERSON who needs to drive all the time?
- Well, we're not banning it, just making it more expensive.
- Isn't it unfair that the rich can buy their way out of being green?
- We'll improve transport alternatives with the tax money.
- But what about this poor person living in a REALLY remote area?
- Driving is harmful to the environment, let's reduce it.
- But what about this POOR RURAL PERSON who needs to drive all the time?
- Well, we're not banning it, just making it more expensive.
- Isn't it unfair that the rich can buy their way out of being green?
- We'll improve transport alternatives with the tax money.
- But what about this poor person living in a REALLY remote area?