They mention that many will blame others or think climate change to not be a problem until later, overall avoiding it. The next point made was: “How we can bolster moral sentiments about climate change”. In the supporting paragraphs it mentions how we can “[use existing moral values” (page.244) and look at the benefits of acting on climate change rather than the negative side of not acting on climate change. It also highlights that positive views might be much more effective than making one feel guilt or shame for lacking in playing a role to prevent or help reduce climate change. Mentioning that, it is also important to beware of those who would have you thinking green is always a money benefitting thing. Warning you to view acting on climate change logical and not to let money and pretty lies guide your judgement. The last point, “Moving forward with climate change”(page.246), is all about taking the emotions and actions along with religious, communal beliefs, values, political or psychological and bringing them to form a moral stance on climate change to help stop it’s negative effects and fix the damage it’s caused or come to will …show more content…
Though morally these are excellent there is no resources or information provided how someone can actually help the community or themselves except through their own thoughts and feelings. Thirdly, there was no encouragement or real inducement in the article, except to try to change your views. The article was hard to read, using no stories or inspiration for readers to get excited or enthusiastic about.
“For example, recent social psychological research^60 reveals the powerful effects that norms can have — in both positive and negative directions. In what they termed the boomerang effect, households that were given feedback highlighting their lower-than-average energy usage subsequently increased their use. However, the simple addition of an injunctive norm — a smiley face