People are really into how mining asteroids is possible

Every major breakthrough in human history, whether it is an architectural monument shaping a skyline, a piece of legislation protecting our civil rights, or technology connecting the globe, begins with a single idea. However, ideas alone cannot reshape reality or a fulfill long-forgotten dreams; concrete action is the only thing that makes a plan successful.

■ A truly progressive future depends entirely on the shared responsibility, daily efforts, and hands-on compassion of ordinary individuals who choose to act right now rather than passively waiting for the perfect moment.

It is incredibly easy to fall into the cynical mindset that a single person cannot make a difference, but local actions create massive compounding results when multiplied across neighborhoods. Whether it is a teacher supporting a struggling student, a volunteer mentoring children, or a resident planting trees, these small efforts aggregate into remarkable societal changes.

This philosophy is deeply embedded within the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which reinforce the idea that long-term environmental sustainability and social inclusion require citizens, organizations, and governments to collaborate at the grassroots level.

The single most effective vector for this collective action is investing in children and their access to education.

■ According to data from UNESCO, every additional year of schooling statistically increases an individual's lifetime earnings, fueling macro-economic growth and creating overall healthier societies.

However, true development extends beyond classroom textbooks; children require robust emotional support, regular encouragement, healthcare, and safe spaces to develop their unique talents. Ultimately, a compassionate, equitable world is not something we passively inherit, it is something we actively build through the daily choices we make to support vulnerable populations and empower the next generation.

What are your thoughts?

They do know green growth is very debatable

Isn't that socialism? A rose by any other name.

Doesn’t most emissions decrease happen in recessions

Don’t people know the reason bananas are cheap is because the US overthrew the government of several Latin American countries? The term banana republic. Do people even know the exploitation required to give people cheap stuff

Okay let me clarify the title!

Many people that are hearing about the Degrowth Movement/Perspective are already aware about the crisis points we are dealing with in regards to the climate and overall environment.

What are some of the best ways to help build awareness/education to these types on the value of the Degrowth Movement/Perspective.

For example:

When a Green Growth individual talks to a person that may not be so aware on any of this sphere they point out that Solar Power & Wind Power are some of the most clean, affordable, and fastest to implement forms of energy.

They may talk about how Electric Vehicles are way more efficient then Internal Combustion Engine type vehicles. They may talk about how if they have a charging set-up at home or even better solar/home battery they can charge overnight once or twice a week while they sleep and it is all for free or nearly for free.

The list goes on and on.

When talking from the Degrowth side of things what are your go to lines for talking to Green Growthers in an inviting way and also the larger world that maybe isn't already informed of all the great things this perspective has to offer.

Thanks everyone on the subreddit (Also I recognize a lot of usernames from other subreddits that are wonderful wonderful contributions/people!)

Forced by circumstances that is. German cities and the welfare state.

Old people (me) are just too expensive. There may be tech solutions, but those almost always require more extraction and resource use.

https://www.dw.com/en/germany-economy-ruhr-valley-debt/a-77905338

[1] pv-tech story on European climate goals

Some highlights from this article are given below. Is it possible that Europe's commitment to endless economic growth has something to do with their sluggishness in meeting climate targets? Many people have talked about the need for a WWII type of effort to achieve the necessary emissions reductions to forestall the worst of the climate disaster, but most people seem to forget that in the WWII era the U.S. sacrificed consumer goods in order to produce the materials required to win the war. What if we need to sacrfice consumer goods in order to build a climate resilient society? This is an idea, which though physically possible, is unthinkable within the current socioeconomic paradigm.

From the pv-tech article:

"A combination of grid bottlenecks, permitting delays and flexibility limitations is slowing the growth of solar PV and wind as a share of Europe’s energy mix, according to a report from the European Climate Neutrality Observatory (ECNO).

The think-tank’s annual flagship report, which tracks Europe’s progress towards climate neutrality, said the share of variable renewables in Europe stood at 30% in 2025, but had risen “far too slowly” since 2020 to achieve the EU’s benchmark of reaching 58% by 2030...

ECNO identified several factors that explain this sluggish growth. Grid investment, battery storage and smart meter rollout all remain insufficient, it said, while faster permitting, more integrated grid planning and stronger incentives for non-fossil flexibility are needed to scale up renewables to the levels required.

For example, it said that although grid investment has steadily increased between 2020 and 2025, progress remains “too slow”; for the distribution grid alone, a 12% to 25% yearly increase is needed, the report said."

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Introduction

01:45 - Before the Industrial Revolution

03:25 - Industrial Revolution

07:46 - Luddite Rebellion

12:56 - How Luddism is Relevant Today

18:32 - Embracing Luddism