Again though, why can't we have a positive message of change? Why not 'lets radically retrofit all our houses so everyone has cheap heating bills and we generate a ton of jobs in the process'. And 'lets massively improve our cycling infrastructure and pedestrianise' so that people can make healthy choices and town centres are great places to sit out in'. And 'lets clean up our rivers so they are fab places to visit and swim in'. And 'lets stimulate a fantastic social enterprise and co-op movement so that more people can work at places they have a stake in'.
I couldn't agree more, wherearemychickens.
A low carbon future could mean warmer homes, lower energy bills, more beautiful, natural surroundings, more wildlife, cleaner seas and rivers, high speed trains rather than short haul flights (does anyone actually enjoy airports and flying?), less commuting, more satisfying, meaningful jobs, a slower pace of life, more social interaction and a fitter, healthier population.
There seems to be quite the media push to try and convince us that the whole thing equates to "The lefty snowflakes want to take your SUVs and burgers away!" 