Why does everyone talk about helping the planet but they never do anything about it?

Answer 1

Because it's not the planet that needs help. We are the ones that need the help.

Answer 2

It may come down to the proverbial question, "what's in it for me?" Since there's no immediate gain to fixing a lot of the environmental problems, people don't really concern themselves with it. Take the global warming issue as an example. If human activity is indeed the cause of it, it's doesn't seem likely that we could reverse any effects in a matter of days, weeks, or even months. Instead, it may take a year or more to reverse them. In this case, we wouldn't gain anything for some time, and people therefore might not really care.
A more likely reason is, people could be waiting around for some big discovery by scientists or others 'in the know' which would reverse negative effects. In other words, people aren't going to change their habits just because they have negative impacts on the environment. If it's not convenient for them, they just won't make the necessary adjustments in their lives. If, for example, they discovered that cell phones do cause cancer, would people give up using them? I think not. Cell phones have become such an integral part of modern society that people literally can't live without them. So, rather than not use them anymore, we would try and figure out a way to negate the harmful effects of cell phones to our bodies. It's the same principle.
Now, I could be totally wrong in all this, but whether I'm right or wrong doesn't really matter. Because I feel that I'm doing my part in the struggle to preserve our resources. I recycle, use the mass transit system, and volunteer for environmental programs. Everyone can do a little part to help out. There's no excuse.

Answer 3

Because it is easy to talk but difficult to fundamentally change our lifestyles in order to make a difference that, when we actually think about it, will be completely insignificant. It's like talking about going on a diet.

If people truly felt that the changes they made in their lifestyle would produce a real difference, then they would be much more motivated to go through with it. Or, if they got together with a group of friends who all pushed each other to stay committed to a certain path (such as workout buddies do), they would find it much easier to go through with what they say is right.

The best way to get people to do things that reduce pollution, waste, etc, and protect the environment, is to make environmentally conscious decisions be economically advantageous as well.

Answer 4

It is because not everybody is involve in the issue of concern. Some people talk about helping, while most just ignore and only very few will actually contribute to helping.

Answer 5

It's easy to talk. It's hard to take action. Especially when there is so much on television, text messages to send and even more ultra violent video games to play.

Answer 6

there is not much an individual can do on a personal level , for we do not have the power to decide on what to do and where ?
the only way is perhaps to recycle all recyclable items .....and not polluting in all areas that we use ? otherwise ? not sure what else to do ? not trowing our trash along roads ,beaches ,forests ,

Answer 7

I am doing things about it.... I simply don't advertise it!

Answer 8

are you doing anything about it?