>>12016546On your own, you can do quite a lot. But always on a small scale. The way to really make an impact is literally to raise awareness and convince others to join the cause. Unfortunately this is also why environmental types are often despised. The key is that there is a difference between being persistent and being annoying. You should be focused on educating people first and foremost, so they understand WHY the environment needs protection, which is essential if you want them to join your cause. But you have to do this in a way that is not condescending, which there is an art to.
On a more practical level, it is vital to also focus on practical solutions, rather than just talking about the issues ad nauseam. Investigating possible solutions is important in its own right, but when people can see that progress is actually being made, it inspires confidence in the overall movement. There is a real danger in any kind of activism or any field really is getting stuck down dead ends. Is it taking too long to reduce plastic consumption? Then start focusing on more efficient ways of processing plastic waste. Is it too hard to prevent global warming? Look into ways that we can repair the damage that is already done, rather than just stopping the processes which are causing it.
To get the ball rolling make sure you educate yourself first, get up to date with the current literature (you may already be at this stage). Engage with online dialogue and get involved. Find out where things are actually happening, advancements are being made, research is being done. Look for the people who are solutoin-focused, and are actually passionate and want to make a difference. Continue to educate yourself and establish connections with those in the relevant fields. Eventually you will start to see where there are opportunities, places for innovation and new ideas. You can then begin to hone your focus towards specific places where you can lend your knowledge and skills.
