I am still living a low carbon lifestyle. I don't believe my individual actions are having any appreciable effect on 'the world' going low carbon; indeed, the situation is that Capitalism and humanity has continued to emit fossil carbon in ever increasing amounts, and my 'calls for action' have been unheard and pretty irrelevant. I wonder why I thought I could 'change the world'?
However, I have had an impact locally and on a one-to-one level. Many people I know say they've been influenced by me to cut their carbon. I'm happy about this.
I also appreciate that my small voice has been part of a larger movement and this feels good, despite that movement not succeeding in the way that we wanted.
I continue living a low carbon lifestyle because it is the right thing to do. It is easy for me as I've done it for decades. It leaves me feeling like I'm doing the right thing for my own conscience, my legacy. I may still be a 'beacon of light' or an inspiration for a few - and if so, that's good. Every gramme of fossil CO2 emitted is an extra burden on the ecosystems on this planet, and every gramme not emitted means that there is more of a chance that life will continue, for a while, on this unique green and blue marble hurtling through space.
