Global warming is a severe issue affecting humanity. Recent generations have put the blame squarely on the shoulders of Boomers, who are accused of contributing to climate change.
Sure, previous generations were somewhat ignorant of their consumerism’s effect on the planet.
Here are 21 ways Baby Boomers have played a part in the environmental issues we face.
Climate Change Is a Lie
“My boomer aunt and uncle post every week about how hot the thermometer on their ranch is reading while regularly posting about climate change is all a liberal hoax.
The one or two days it drops below freezing, they inevitably post some sarcastic ‘Hmm, still no sign of that ‘global warming’ thing.’”
It’s Everybody Else’s Fault
“History will not be kind to the boomer generation. Part of me thinks that they know it, and it angers them more, and it turns to blame everyone for everything else.”
Boomers Will Be Gone Soon
“The part that blows my mind the most about it is they (Boomers) are the ones that should notice it more than younger people. Even if you ignored all the science, it’s obvious on a local level that things are not the same as they were even 30 years ago. It’s noticeably hotter; summers are longer, winters are milder, etc. They don’t care; their time is up, so it doesn’t matter. Not all think this, but a lot do.”
I Don’t Identify With Climate Change
“They (Boomers) ignore the piles of evidence because not believing in climate change is part of their personal political identity. The 90s and 2000s were filled with the message that if you cared about the environment, you were just a silly tree-hugging liberal. I mean, look at how they flew into white-hot rage at Greta Thunberg.”
Who’s in Control?
“You seem to forget who controls power in this country, and I’m talking about the United States. The boomer generation is the one that has not let that power go. So yes, they will get the blame. “
Selfish Boomers
“Boomers are to blame 100% full stop. It’s because of their greed and sociopathy. Just take your blame and live with it, boomer.”
This Is the Way It’s Always Been
“I always did it that way, and it was good. Why should I change?”
It’s Not Because of CO2
“Mine(Boomers) still minimize the idea that CO2 is causing climate change and flatly hate wind turbines, thinking our problems are caused by excess crop irrigation draining aquifers and putting too much water vapor into the air. That we get hail in storms now when we didn’t before because there’s more water in the air.”
Lead Has Affected the Brain
“It’s all the lead in their (Boomers’) childhood toys. Studies find exposure to lead during development can impact brain development, particularly concerning empathy.”
Which Is It?
“‘In the 70’s they were going on about global cooling, now they’re going on about global warming…’ –My silly boomer uncle.”
Fossil Fuels Are Cheaper
“Boomer parents and grandparents refuse to get solar power because it’s a few cents more than coal.”
Can I Have a Bag, Please?
“Don’t even get me started on how much they like their single-use plastics and plastic grocery bags. I guess it’s up to my generation to pay for the damages left behind by their generation.”
We Didn’t Know
“Environmental consciousness and understanding were not widespread when Boomers were growing up, for instance.”
Why Blame Us?
“It should be noted that we boomers blamed the World War II generation for polluting the environment before also being blamed for the same thing by the millennials. Unless millennials magically bring carbon emissions to zero and stop all chemical pollutants, I imagine their children will blame them for their part in polluting the world.”
What Can We Use, Then?
“We (Boomers) were told to switch to plastic to save the forests. All the forests were turned into paper bags for groceries and lunch bags, so we were told to switch to plastic. To save the environment.”
Thanks for Your Contribution
“Boomers make up 21% of the US population, and yet account for 30% of greenhouse gas emissions.”
We Aren’t Going to Do Anything
“The boomer Congress people who refuse to do anything on climate change. The climate change crisis is the crisis of the boomers. It’s the generation that had all the time and understanding to do something and didn’t. And now the rest of us must deal with the fallout.”
Forget About Green Energy
“They (Boomer politicians) don’t care about green energy, they only care about profiting from it, and you are footing the bill via taxes. How often have you heard we are at a point where we can’t help the planet, and it’s too late, or that we would run out of oil 30 years ago? It’s all lies.”
Look at My House
“Also, since they (Boomers) were able to buy decent sized houses before 2008, they have the bigger houses which take more energy to heat and cool.”
The Greedy Corporations
“You mean Boomer-owned corporations? Stop blaming the average person when the three biggest companies on earth account for over 80% of pollution.”
Is It the Boomers Who Are to Blame?
“The biggest companies pollute the most but are spreading information about boomers being the problem; it’s the companies. They want to draw away your attention from the real problem.”
Fixing The Planet
Baby Boomers may be responsible for the current climate problems. However, let’s not forget the Industrial Revolution, in which coal was a primary fuel source. Perhaps we could say that at the time, society was somewhat ignorant of the longer-term effects their lifestyle had on the environment.
16 UNACCEPTABLE THINGS BOOMERS GOT AWAY WITH IN THEIR YOUTH THAT WOULD SPARK OUTRAGE TODAY
Looking back on the childhood of the boomer generation, it becomes evident that certain things once considered appropriate would never pass today’s standards. The cultural landscape has evolved significantly, leading us to recognize 16 aspects of their upbringing that would be deemed wholly unacceptable today. From unsupervised outdoor adventures to unfiltered television content, the boomer generation got away with various experiences that would undoubtedly raise eyebrows in today’s world. Let’s delve into these intriguing elements of their upbringing and reflect on how far society has come.
16 UNACCEPTABLE THINGS BOOMERS GOT AWAY WITH IN THEIR YOUTH THAT WOULD SPARK OUTRAGE TODAY
AUTOMOTIVE MONSTROSITIES: THE 10 CARS THAT PROVOKE BOOMER WRATH UNLIKE ANY OTHER
There’s no age quite like the Baby Boomers. Born between 1946 and 1964, this group has witnessed some of the most transformative periods in automotive history. They saw the rise and fall of the muscle car era, the oil crisis of the ’70s that led to a change towards smaller and more fuel-efficient cars, and the technological leaps of the 21st century that introduced a new era of hybrid and electric cars. Yet, not every car model has managed to win their hearts. In fact, some have attracted quite the opposite reaction. From design tragedies to mechanical misfits, here are the car models that achieved the questionable honor of being the most hated by the Boomers. Buckle up as we take a reflective yet bumpy ride down memory lane.
AUTOMOTIVE MONSTROSITIES: THE 10 CARS THAT PROVOKE BOOMER WRATH UNLIKE ANY OTHER
IT’S TIME TO LET GO: 30 OUTDATED BOOMER HOME TRENDS THAT DESPERATELY NEED TO BE SHOWN THE EXIT!
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IT’S TIME TO LET GO: 30 OUTDATED BOOMER HOME TRENDS THAT DESPERATELY NEED TO BE SHOWN THE EXIT!
BOOMERS FED UP: THE NEVER-ENDING SAGA OF MILLENNIAL BLAME FOR FINANCIAL FAILURES – ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
Millennials look at their current economic situation with despair. The feeling amongst them is that the boomers are the cause of their woes. Boomers are considered to be a group of individuals who are self-serving, greedy, and short-sighted. But is this the case?
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