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Individuals are responsible to an extent but society as a whole needs to shift in a more environmentally friendly direction which requires the mass cooperation and/or else governmental or corporate influences.
@9H942Z81yr1Y
People have the overall power to make change, they just have to be dedicated
@9H7N2431yr1Y
They are both important, but governmental and corporate-level changes make a more significant impact on the climate because of how many people it affects and potentially restricts from doing harmful things to the environment.
@9H9ZGL51yr1Y
I think both have an effect on the environment, however large companies are the biggest offenders.
@9HCDGWF1yr1Y
Individuals are responsible to an extent but society as a whole needs to shift in a more environmentally friendly direction which requires the mass cooperation and/or else governmental or corporate influences.
@9H8PQBM1yr1Y
I feel like the environment is impacted by both people and the government more so the government and individual corporations then people
@9HCGWSL1yr1Y
It is equally important for individuals, corporate/businesses, and government to maintain the environment, whether that be from individual actions, or regulations.
@9H9MGVT1yr1Y
Individual could make an impact, but definitely not a significant one. Corporations create a lot of carbon emission, even more than any of us. They should be held accountable.
@9H8WMN91yr1Y
Individuals need to be more aware of their enviorment but another way to do this is the government taking action
@9HBNLWPRepublican1yr1Y
I believe that individual actions and government actions go hand in hand. Individual actions are based on what the government does and government actions are based on what individuals do.
@9HCMHRQ1yr1Y
Although individual actions can still make an impact, governmental and corporate action can make a much bigger impact, and can be integral for environmental preservation.
@9H7PFX61yr1Y
I think that any action will help. I think if the people and governemnt came together it would be better altogether. It is both peoples earth we are talking about.
@9H8QX2C1yr1Y
I think that people can have a significant impact on the environment but changes made on a government level will most likely impact more.
@9HBW6GX1yr1Y
Corporations produce a lot more waste than any individiual, most of the climate and environmental issues are directly caused by these corporations. Even if all civilians were to zero out their emissions, the impact that it would have on the environment would be minimal due to the grand majority of pollution in the world being from companies, especially oil companies.
@9HCD4BX1yr1Y
yes it is both everything and everyone plays a role.
@9HDSLST1yr1Y
While individuals should be mindful of their output, it is nowhere near the same amount that large companies produce. The problem lies at the corporate level, not with us.
@9H7YDW31yr1Y
I do believe that single actions that are all combined with each other do indeed have a vast effect on the climate, and corporations and the government should also change their ways to reduce these things.
@9H83J4D1yr1Y
I believe either of those. Every action that an individual takes is a step closer to destroying the environment, but more important changes should also be made at a governmental level.
@9H8MH8F1yr1Y
It is more of a change at governmental or corporate because those are the bigger whales of the rise of pollution in comparison to a person.
@9HB4V7F 1yr1Y
I believe both have to work together on making the environement better
@9HCBP5G 1yr1Y
I mean yes. If you dump your kitchen grease into the creek behind your house that's not going to be great for the ecosystem. I think that we should be environmentally conscience and do things for the good of everyone but I don't think that the government can regulate that on a government or corporate level.
@9HB55MX1yr1Y
Way more important at a government and corporate level, very little happens one the individual level. Its similar to voting, one vote doesn't make a big difference, but a large amount does.
@9HDN6DW1yr1Y
Yes I believe governments, corporations and individuals have impact, the honest and true reality is that the environment isn't going to significantly improve by these groups its going to improve by these groups funding the true engineers and innovators of the world that will make and find better solutions that will improve the environment.
@9H9VP8Q1yr1Y
I think changes need happen on both levels, but government/corporate level is more substantial.
@9HBVFFT1yr1Y
Yes I do think that individual actions can be impactful but I also think the government and corporations should make changes too.
@9H9Q2MP1yr1Y
I think individual actions can help slightly in that specific area, but not nearly enough to show positive change. Mass change made by associations and groups will by far help way more.
@9H82WR41yr1Y
Yes, everyone can make a change, however people often need a leader as most people are followers, if people learn to be leaders they can guide other people to make better choices.
@9HCM65K1yr1Y
It it more important foe changes to be made at a government or corporate level because that is where the biggest change could take place.
Both need to happen if there’s going to be change. If everyone pitched in, including the government, then a lot of our issues with the climate will at least be easier to fix.
@9HB3Y621yr1Y
I would say both because with Individual Actions it can have a significant impact on the environment, but It will be so much more important for changes to be made at a governmental or corporate level.
@9H9RTRP1yr1Y
If enough people come together and do the same thing it can have a significant impact.
@9H9SV4C1yr1Y
Individuals are responsible to an extent but society as a whole needs to shift in a more environmentally friendly direction which requires the mass cooperation and/or else governmental or corporate influences.
Both are important, but at the moment changes need to be made at government or corporate levels because they will make the fastest impact, after the climate crisis has calmed down people can begin to focus more on individual actions.
@9HBM8VH1yr1Y
I think that if we do recycle and use those recyclables it could greatly impact the environment in a positive way. But everyone must take a stand and work together to accomplish this. We do not need all these laws and rules about emissions and electric cars and wind power and stuff. Most of the stuff our government is doing to "protect our environment" is doing more damage than it is helping.
@9HBQCXLRepublican1yr1Y
I believe that corporations do more damage than individuals in the environment. But both side cause damage either way.
@9H9SNNN1yr1Y
People, corporations, and the government can all have impacts, however it is best to regulate impacts at the corporate and governmental levels.
@9HBJXVL1yr1Y
Individuals are responsible to an extent but society as a whole needs to shift in a more environmentally friendly direction which requires mass cooperation and/or governmental or corporate influences.
@9HBCVMF1yr1Y
Individuals are responsible to an extent but society as a whole needs to shift in a more environmentally friendly direction which requires the mass cooperation and/or else governmental or corporate influences.
@9H9VDNB1yr1Y
its important for each individual to do their part in this, but it is far more important for the government/corporate level to make environmental changes. It needs to be a joint effort from everyone.
@9HCKV7F 1yr1Y
I do believe that individual acts such as recycling or composting food has an impact on the environment as does throwing trash on the ground and not recycling. But it is also important for the government and corporate levels of government to also be making changes to less impact the environment as well.
@9H7JYFLRepublican1yr1Y
Individual actions, while important, are not as impactful as the big corporate companies' output. While they should be pressured to change, I do not believe the government should be involved with it.
@9H9T24M1yr1Y
It is way more important for change to happen on corporate levels and government levels. What the individual does will have an impact, but not a significant one. What really matters is corporations and governments seeking environmental solutions to problems.
@9HBWZHS1yr1Y
I think both are accurate responses. While individual actions will definitely help, government actions can further progress our nation as well. By initiating multiple actions, we can all step towards a better future.
@9HBHNSD1yr1Y
I think individual action can make a difference but it also needs to be done on a govermental level aswell
@9HBBGBZ1yr1Y
Corporate level changes and changes in the practices of the population as a whole, would create a significant impact. Also promoting environmentalism in developing countries would also be beneficial.
@9H9RJWS1yr1Y
While individuals should take steps to decrease their impact of the environment it should also be the responsibility of big corporations and goverment to decrease their footprint as they have the greater impact.
@9HCGWSL1yr1Y
I think that the responsibility of maintaining the environment lies upon everyone including government and businesses
I believe that individuals have an impact on the environment, people who use transportation using cars and gas, it hurts the environment because of the pollution. But there should be some changes at a corporate level for people to take it more seriously.
@9H9VSXN1yr1Y
I think that individual actions can be made but it is more efficient for the government to get involved. Protecting the environment is one of the most important issues we need to address.
@9HCHL3R1yr1Y
Yes i do because what we do to the environment has a big impact on it.
@9H7ZRJB1yr1Y
Every individual's actions have a significant impact, however making more laws will definitely help people not abuse the Earth.
I believe either of those. Every action that an individual takes is a step closer to destroying the environment, but more important changes should also be made at a governmental level.
@9HBJWCW1yr1Y
I believe that majority of our climate issues are from big corporations and 1 person isn't going to help much, but if we all make changes , It would help
@9HBL63H1yr1Y
I think individually it could make a change slowly, but with the government involved it could influence a more impactful change.
@9HCD6321yr1Y
governmental and corporate levels are more important, since they are much larger, but each persons contribution is also important
@9HBPQW21yr1Y
While actions at an individual level are important, actions at a government and corporate level have a greater impact.
@9H9NG831yr1Y
Individual actions are important, but government and corporations have far more power when it comes to ensuring environmental protection.
@9H9WD68Republican1yr1Y
Both country and individual actions have an impact on the environment, if both work together, problems can be solved.
@9HBKRDG1yr1Y
i believe that even if its just individuals doing something for the environment even if its a little bit everything counts in keeping the planet clean.
@9H9Q5RQ1yr1Y
Changes should be made on both corporate and governmental limits.
@9H9SPWD1yr1Y
Individual actions can have an impact, but corporations have a much bigger impact and should be held accountable.
@9HBNHXX1yr1Y
People are dumb they do stupid things and when they do it nothing happens at the time, but eventually the dumb things like throwing things down or smoking will either effect the ocean or air, espically young students whi are uneducated.
@9HB4D4G1yr1Y
Both are important. From an individual standpoint, your choices help mold the people around you, whether it's your family, co-workers, or people within your community. It's up to the government and corporations to do their best at minimizing their impact as their decisions carry greater weight.
@9HB4GCD1yr1Y
I believe it's on the actions of both the government and the people. People are educated to not damage or harm the environment by doing simple things, such as, not littering, yet people still do it without a second thought. The government has seemed to favor economic prosperity instead of the condition of the environment. The government has done many small things now and then, but they're quickly overshadowed by corporate expansion and the expansion of cities.
yes, I believe individual actions can have a great change on the environment
@9HBTRZ51yr1Y
I believe that both the government as well as individuals have the responsibility to take action in the fight against climate change.
@9HBKLS91yr1Y
Everyone is equally responsible for the impact on the environment. Governments just need to utilize their spending on more things pertaining to the environment.
@9H9VJ2G1yr1Y
In large numbers individual action can move the climate but larger impact would be the reduction of corporate emissions and investment into carbon capture and carbon 0 technology
@9HBQDT61yr1Y
I think both are necessary for real change. Corporate action may be more important, but personal action does also have a significant action when you put it all together.
@9HBLKRJ1yr1Y
I believe that individual actions can make more of an impact then a government or corporate level. Indvidual's hold more care for our land then most of the government and it has been shown time and time again how individuals can come together and do so much for this planet.
@9HBQ2XT1yr1Y
Individual actions can have a significant impact on the environment like trash and pollution
@9HB3G9CRepublican1yr1Y
I think it's a big mix of both. The government definitely plays a role in our poor environment.
It is important for change to be made at a governmental level, because corporations and governments are what need to start the change as they have the most impact
I think there will be most impact if it were change on a corporate level. Companies I feel are the main cause to environmental problems, then it’s singular actions and what people do on the daily basis.
@9H9NTBS1yr1Y
It can be both but I feel the government really needs to step in more.
@9HCJTLPProgressive1yr1Y
Yes, I belive that every little bit counts and that the government should have some pull in Environmentalism.
@9H9NXPQ1yr1Y
I think it's more important for changes to be made at a government or corporate level, though it does feel good on the individual to be environmentally friendly the real majority if from government and corporate levels.
@9H9VFF31yr1Y
I feel that large corporations are the ones that ruined the environment in the first place. One person can 100% make a difference because they can start a movement and gain supporters.
I believe that all three are needed to be done to truly eliminate climate change as a problem, but government and corporate levels are definitely have more impact that an individual person doing something.
@9HCMLVN1yr1Y
Changes need to be made everywhere, everyone is doing individual actions that impact the state of the world and by everyone doing it, it no longer becomes and individual issue.
@9H9XK8L1yr1Y
maybe if the individual influences others to their cause to help make a change in the environment it would be more effective for the issue to be covered by the government
@9HCDZ4R1yr1Y
I feel like it depends on where you are and who you are around to show the impact
@9HCGK281yr1Y
I think that one individual aiding in baby sea turtles making it to the ocean is greatly significant. But I also believe that the government and corporate businesses need to step in as well, national parks being an example.
@9HCFRPD1yr1Y
I feel it is more important for changes to be made at a governmental or corporate level but i also feel change could start to be made by a individual.
@9H8SDZW1yr1Y
I think both are important, but it takes the people to make a change. Government will help, but it is the people who need to support the government.
@8TKX6H8Libertarian 1yr1Y
People should try to help the environment, but there shouldn't be more laws to force people to do so.
@9HVRQ3L1yr1Y
I feel like some people just do not want to help which that is ok. no person should be forced to fight when they don't want to be involved in the subject.
Individual actions help out of we all contribute. I think we should all work together to make a great space and environment.
@9HB4438Republican1yr1Y
Our actions play a major role in the enviroment and that we should try and do anything we can to help.
@9H8V42T1yr1Y
I think that everyone should have a say and responsibility in environmental issues.
@9H9XSVD1yr1Y
They both can have an impact depending on the amount of people making said individual actions, though it is more important for the changes to be made at a governmental/corporate level.
They are both important, but governmental and corporate-level changes make a more significant impact on the climate because of how many people it affects and potentially restricts from doing harmful things to the environment.
@9HCCT871yr1Y
Individual actions are important, but the corporates are, in fact, the greatest offenders to the environment. If the government does not take action by charging and regulating the corporations the individual actions will mean nothing.
@9HBT27R1yr1Y
Both should put forth effort to lower environmental impact, but the one most in need of changing is corporations, given they are the ones who produce the materials that end up harming the world.
@9HCF6ZH1yr1Y
I believe both individual actions and changes at a governmental or corporate level are crucial for addressing environmental challenges. While individual actions alone may not bring about large-scale systemic change, they can still have a significant impact on the environment.
@9H9RTRP1yr1Y
I think when a lot of people are doing the same thing it can be harmful, but one or 5 people doing something not environmentally friendly won't be that bad.
No, large corporate and governmental actions leave a far more substantial impact on not only the total impact on the environment, but also on individual impacts on the environment by the products made available.
@9HBHDK31yr1Y
Government/corporate, but we should still all do our part
@9HB2DCC1yr1Y
I think yes, both can have an impact, but changes at the governmental level can have an even bigger impact than individually.
@9H8Z8HSRepublican1yr1Y
Individuals themselves should hold themselves accountable, but society should shift to a more environment friendly direction.
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