High Standards, Heavy Scrutiny

Professional environmental activists face an inherent paradox where their efforts to promote sustainability raise public expectations to an unrealistically high level. When these activists fail to meet these standards, they endure more criticism than average individuals. This scrutiny highlights the inconsistencies in societal judgment; for instance, an activist may be questioned for flying to a climate conference, while their leisure travel is rarely scrutinized. This contradiction emphasizes how engaging in actions perceived as positive can amplify levels of criticism and challenge the perception of responsible resource usage.