Acharya Prashant explains that climate change is not caused by the small actions of the common man, but by excessive consumption. He clarifies that nature provides a balance where carbon emissions are absorbed by trees and oceans; however, humanity has crossed these limits significantly. He points out that the richest 10% of the world's population is responsible for 90% of carbon emissions, while the per capita emissions of an average Indian are only a fraction of those in developed nations. He argues that there is enough allowance for everyone to survive peacefully, but not to consume endlessly for physical comforts and vanities. He emphasizes that the common man's responsibility lies in turning climate change into an electoral issue to hold the ultra-rich accountable through taxation. He critiques the clever ploy of making ordinary people feel guilty, which leads them to focus on minor actions like recycling or reducing electricity while the real culprits go unchecked. Acharya Prashant highlights that the sixth mass extinction is being driven by the developed world and the wealthy elite. He notes that people often admire role models who possess immense wealth and luxury items like private planes and yachts, despite these individuals lacking intellectual or spiritual depth. Ultimately, Acharya Prashant traces the root of the climate crisis to a flawed dualistic philosophy of life and a lack of proper life education. He observes that society has been trained to view consumption as the ultimate goal and the primary indicator of success. When consumption becomes the ideal for everyone, climate change is the inevitable result. He urges a shift away from aspiring for vulgar consumption and calls for electing governments that are prepared to tax the damage caused by the ultra-rich to the planet.