r/climatepolicy • u/Bulky_Capital_932 • 24d ago

What do you see as the significant systems-level challenges/ gaps in climate policy hindering the effective address of the climate crisis at the pace needed?

Same as the title, any resource in this direction would also help.

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u/brok3ncor3 24d ago

Mitch McConnell, Mike Johnson, Exxon Mobil, Shell, and all of the oil industry corporations. They have blocked and prevented progress for the last 60 years. If not longer.

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u/Apprehensive-Newt415 23d ago

Our whole political system.

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u/PanflightsGuy 22d ago

The main problem is information. Solutions exist, but they are not available to consumers.

In order for a solution to be visible to people, and hence useful in addressing the problem, it must be marketed. Otherwise few will be aware of it.

There are known visibility platforms that can be used for paid marketing. They operate under the "highest bidder" principle.

To win the bidding auctions requires solid capital. Therefore, it will be the most profit-bringing ads that will be visible. More effective solutions for solving the climate issue are usually not very profitable. This is a lost opportunity.

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u/moopsandstoops 21d ago

Investment in research to optimize early phase mitigation