I don’t know about the US, but a protest group called Extinction Rebellion is making the headlines here in the UK.
I have no interest in discussing climate change on these forums, but I have noticed that I have recently developed a guilty feeling over the amount of flying I do.
Since discovering WDW, I have gone from zero air miles per year, to around 18,000. Worse, they’re business class airmiles, which count for more in terms of environmental impact.
The Swedish have coined a term for how I feel: flygskam, pronounced “fleeg-skaam”.
I’m sufficiently selfish that I don’t think this will stop me from making twice-yearly trips to Orlando from Manchester. (Though my bankers and credit card providers may do so.)
And I’m sufficiently able to rationalise my actions that the guilt is partially assuaged. (Those of you who have children are causing vastly more environmental damage than I am. And I don’t have a car.)
I’m also beginning to suffer from meat-eater’s guilt. Not enough to become vegan, or even vegetarian, but I am at least aware of the downsides of eating meat. I rarely eat beef at home, but it’s a major part of my WDW diet. Disney seems to be picking up on this trend with its plant-based offerings.
Do any of these issues affect any of you?
To be clear, lest we all get into trouble, this thread is about how individuals feel about themselves. It’s not about judging other people, or discussing climate change per se. Vacationing at WDW often involves flying, and eating greedily is often a feature of the vacation.