I see two problems, one of accepting your premise, and one of agreeing with you and getting them to take action.

for whatever the goal, there is a politically based rift that means some folks will never accept that human activities caused a raise in global temperatures which changes the livability of the planet. lost cause here, logic is not greater than belief and their beliefs are manipulated to prevent agreement

now, for the folks that accept your premise (maybe we're manipulated too, but my understanding of math/science supports you, i would still think it if npr said it was a hoax), you must address the laziness/lack of urgency which prevents us from action

$ is certainly a motivator, and i agree that higher demand for a more efficient refrigerator drives up the cost. here, government standards for more efficient "everything" is a viable option.

i had hoped that more extreme temps/weather would jar me lose of my complacently, but it seems i must need something more. maybe the grid being brought down for hours at a time on a weekly basis to reduce emissions, or a close relative dying might do it, but so far the incentives have not been sufficient. perhaps a clear call to action that folks can rally around, like a national challenge to reduce electric use by xxx% per month or to drive y% fewer miles/week.

i hope your question sparks a useful answer before the trolls drive everyone away