Through this process, I've often encountered the words "uncertainty" and "lack of information". It's been too long since there were sensible, informative and campaigns on reducing energy usage, and on the elements of alternative energy sources. There needs to be more public information, more campaign, more openness. This can help reduce public anxiety and wariness, and help encourage and smooth the transition of energy sources.
I agree with the importance of clear communication and information. But I have been hearing about sustainability since I was in primary school 20 years ago, and I worry that the public has been so saturated with information (and misinformation) that we're overwhelmed. There is also only so much that individuals can do to tackle these big challenges. Governments and corporations are already well aware of what experts are telling them they need to do - it is them that need to listen and act!
I've heard ads in my childhood too - nearly 40 years ago. But there's nothing NOW. It used to be "Switch Off And Save", "Be Wise. Be Energy Smart.", "Use natural over electric." Now everything is electric, electric, electric. There used to by rechargable batteries, now everything is USB charging. There needs to be information on moving away from constant energy use, as well as information about the emerging alternative sources.
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