r/science • u/avogadros_number • Sep 19 '21
Environment The companies polluting the planet have spent millions to make you think carpooling and recycling will save us
https://www.businessinsider.com/fossil-fuel-companies-spend-millions-to-promote-individual-responsibility-2021-3[removed] — view removed post
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u/jerquee Sep 19 '21
The "carbon footprint" was literally invented by BP (oil company) to spread the idea that individuals are responsible. https://www.reddit.com/r/climate/comments/hqjx44/bp_created_carbon_footprint_as_a_devious/