Do you worry about the Environment?

[jlyon]

If so what is your biggest concern in the next 20 years? and Why?

For me my concern is the supply of clean fresh water I don't know why maybe because I was raised in the desert and still live in a part of Texas that is growing rapidly.

Is overpopulation clogging your best biking roads?

Air pollution reducing your VoMax?

Ethanol reducing your mileage and enjoyment of corn on the cob?

Or something more serious.

[MattTuck]

Honestly, I worry about the tail risks, rare events and the unknown unknowns.

[josephr]

Originally Posted by jlyon

If so what is your biggest concern in the next 20 years? and Why?

For me my concern is the supply of clean fresh water I don't know why maybe because I was raised in the desert and still live in a part of Texas that is growing rapidly.

Is overpopulation clogging your best biking roads?

Air pollution reducing your VoMax?

Ethanol reducing your mileage and enjoyment of corn on the cob?

Or something more serious.

all that plus...

but what really gets me going mad is the easy stuff that doesn't get done...like recycling plastics, paper, etc...I can't stand getting gas a seeing an aluminum can or plastic water bottle in the garbage can.

[OtayBW]

We are the only species on the planet that seems to be intent on destroying its own nest. That's what worries me...

[Louis]

Originally Posted by josephr

I can't stand getting gas a seeing an aluminum can or plastic water bottle in the garbage can.

Sometimes at work it's in a garbage can that's only 15 feet away from the recycling bin. It's unbelievable how lazy and uncaring some people can be about stuff like this.

[David Kirk]

I worry about how poorly we tend to treat others unlike ourselves and the BS ways we justify our actions. I think most other issues seems to stem from this most basic thing.

dave

[Peter B]

Originally Posted by OtayBW

We are the only species on the planet that seems to be intent on destroying its own nest. That's what worries me...

Originally Posted by David Kirk

I worry about how poorly we tend to treat others unlike ourselves and the BS ways we justify our actions. I think most other issues seems to stem from this most basic thing.

dave

What these guys said.

[KidWok]

Originally Posted by OtayBW

We are the only species on the planet that seems to be intent on destroying its own nest. That's what worries me...

Not true...any species that goes unchecked will destroy its own habitat. Look up wolves in Yellowstone as an example. Elk went out of control after they got rid of wolves.

Tai

[Louis]

Originally Posted by KidWok

Not true...any species that goes unchecked will destroy its own habitat. Look up wolves in Yellowstone as an example. Elk went out of control after they got rid of wolves.

But that was due to outside interference (humans getting rid of the wolves).

Humans manage to mess things up on their own, without an outside hand.

[weisan]

Originally Posted by Louis

Humans manage to mess things up on their own, without an outside hand.

Well said, Louis-pal.

[Peter B]

Originally Posted by Louis

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Humans manage to mess things up on their own, without an outside hand.

Humans are the outside hand.

[KidWok]

Originally Posted by Louis

But that was due to outside interference (humans getting rid of the wolves).

Humans manage to mess things up on their own, without an outside hand.

I think you and I are pretty much saying the same thing differently.

Tai

[speed]

Yes

[Louis]

Originally Posted by Peter B

Humans are the outside hand.

Most of the time, yes, but not always.

[JWDR]

My biggest concern over the next 20 years is that my currently 5 year old daughter will bring home a halfwit for a significant other.