“..the human species is living as if it had more than one planet to occupy…”
What is your own view?
I think this statement implies humans (or more specifically, Americans) have thought about the affects of a materialist lifestyle. I don't think humans live as if we have another planet, I think we live as if we have no concept that there are consequences to our actions. Scientists have been warning us for decades but only now that it may be too late are people beginning to adjust to more sustainable lifestyles. Unfortunately, many industries have not yet got on board. Mining and logging companies, tech manufacturers, etc aren't going to give up the bottom line.
If you want to get real depressed, here is a collection of photos of the devastation of pollution, global warming, and overpopulation that I came across the other day. Definitely ignore the link if you don't want to see sad images.
http://www.boredpanda.com/environmental-pollution-overdevelopment-overpopulation-overshoot-global-population-speakout/
or just google pictures of pollution. The magnitude of humanities' destruction of the only planet we have is mind boggling.
I agree. I think we live in a materialist society that is wasteful. We need to start to make a small change now. In addition, we need to be united and educate the industries to make changes on their ends as well. Working together to save our planet instead of moving to another planet to accommodate our needs.
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