I’m sorry you felt that way about the article but the point is more changing peoples attitudes to how they live- In reality any actions I take myself I agree will have little effect. However if everyone did something it would help reduce our imprint on the planet. Or at least (in my case at least) make us feel better than themselves.

I’m a little confused to what your stance is. If you think big government and business is the only way to sort the world right then your correct, apart from they react to the consumers and public themselves.

In terms of ecological diaster, the sky may not be falling in but there is a lot not going right. We are currently undergoing unprecedented species extinctions (around 3 per hour), intensive agriculture is causing the destruction of huge swathes of habitat (and I mean destroyed- salinisation by poor irrigation means nothing will grow due to the high levels of mineral salts). And global warming, well we just don’t know what will happen. We’ve seen more devastating wheather, warmer temperatures and the undisputable link of carbon emissions to a warming climate.

In a word no the sky isn’t falling in. And recycling only lessens the problem and doesnt solve. But things aren’t good with the world- just because things have been alright for humankind so far doesnt .
Yes you’re right if your suggesting radical solutions- I would very much like to hear your thoughts, though I think you need to open your eyes if you think theres no ecological problems!

Thanks for your comment,

Ben Toone

I am apalled by the small-minded, penny-pinching attitude to the wonders of modernity displayed in your cringing article. you are thinking too small. There’s the opinion part.

The sky is not falling in. There is no looming eco-disaster. You will not change the world one iota for the better by growing your own veg. We are not merely consumers who have to mind what we eat etc. This Green buffonery is the consequence of not demanding more of the best for everyone. Think big!