For those unfamiliar with this website, I recommend visiting https://89percent.org/
It is a collaborative project of several news agencies and organizations advocating for climate change, with a crucial message: nearly 89% of the world's population supports taking action to combat it.
This staggering figure raises a troubling question: Why isn't this popular will translated into decisive action? The answer, according to experts, lies in a "spiral of silence." We feel alone in our desire for change, unaware of the many people who, like us, yearn for a sustainable future. This lack of collective awareness prevents us from exerting the necessary pressure on our leaders to make the energy transition a priority.
The good news is that scientific evidence and technological development offer us a way to break this spiral of silence. Renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, are increasingly becoming more price-competitive with fossil fuels. It's no longer a matter of prohibitive costs, but of political will. And, fortunately, this political will is commensurate.
The transition to a clean future is not an unattainable dream. Technology is evolving by leaps and bounds. Energy storage methods are becoming more efficient and economical. Batteries, for example, continue to drop in price and improve their capacity, and other promising alternatives are being explored.
What more, this transition is not only possible, but also results in sustainable economic growth. Developing the infrastructure necessary for the use of renewable energy creates jobs, drives innovation, and promotes competitiveness.
And what role do we, as society, play?
The 89% Project not only aims to make us aware of this overwhelming majority in favor of change, but also of the responsibility each of us has. Being aware of the magnitude of support for climate change is the first step. The second, and perhaps most important, is to express that conviction.
We must break the silence. We must amplify it with our voices, using social media, participating in debates, supporting local initiatives, and putting pressure on our political representatives. This is not a passive battle; it is an active conversation, building a social movement that demands a strong response to the climate crisis.
How can we contribute to the 89% Project? The answer is simple:
. Educate ourselves: Deepen our knowledge about renewable energy and its positive impact. Share this knowledge with our close circles.
. Communicate: Use digital platforms to disseminate information about the project and the work being done. Join climate advocacy networks and movements.
. Organize: Join local groups and movements to put pressure on policymakers and demand concrete actions.
. Demand: Not only inform ourselves, but also ask our political representatives to take action in line with the majority will of their constituents.
This is a collective challenge, an opportunity for humanity to unite in a common cause. The 89% Project reminds us that there are many of us who want a sustainable future. Now, the challenge is to make our voices heard, echoing in the halls of political power. Because yes, it can be done.
Finally, for all those who doubt, I remind them that climate change is not a simple threat; it is a reality that demands an urgent response. And that response is based on the union of wills, on the commitment of each one of us. Let's not wait for others to take the initiative; let's act now. The future of our planet depends on it.
Perhaps we need to believe that: YES, IT CAN BE DONE.
And we can all do our part in this endeavor.
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