Is There a Silver Lining to Our Environmental Actions?
By Dominick A. DellaSala / On March 21st, 2011
Is There a Silver Lining to Our Environmental Actions?
Recent human and environmental crises are a stark reminder that we are all connected by the vast meridians spanning planet earth. We share the same atmosphere, affected by the same hydrological and climatic systems, and therefore are vulnerable to the waste products we spew. With population levels expected to rise to 9 billion by century’s end, what kind of planet are we leaving for our children and is there hope for a better future?