Talked to a very smart person this afternoon who reminded me: climate fatalism ("it's too late") is a soft form of denialism.

Everything we do from here is worthwhile. It counts, it makes a difference. No matter what damage has been done, we can still make things better than if we had done nothing. We can still look after the world, look after our friends and family. Action has results.
@stephen if we don't act, nature will act upon us. the less we do, the greater nature's action will be.

@stephen then again, when misfortune comes "vis major" then it's no one's fault in particular. but when misfortune is caused by austerity measures or environmental policies, then perceived fault can be pinpointed quite exactly.

perhaps this explains why politicians are reluctant to act. we see what levels of hate those receive who do.