Ultimately whether one wants to believe in climate change and our role in it or not, I don't think you find anyone who wouldn't disagree that in general we pollute and harm the environment too much. So why wouldn't they want to try and clean up their acts?
Climate change brings the problem to the forefront, and makes it an issue now. That's why people resist.
With no deadline and no big problem, people are content going along their polluting ways, even though they know it's not technically right or appropriate.
It's like speeding. (Most) Everyone does it and they know it's wrong. But it's only a issue when you have to change your behaviour or take responsibility.
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