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OKIsItJustMe

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2. I've tried to explain this to friends and family
Tue Feb 10, 2026, 05:31 PM
Tuesday

Generally, their response is “I know, but they’re dying anyway…”

Recently I was explaining to someone that I don’t fly, because of the associated climate costs, and her response was, “Well, the plane is already going there…” I responded, “It wouldn’t be if people weren’t buying tickets.” — It’s not like it’s a force of nature!

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