You have hit a bulls eye. I am afraid the so called governments run by leaders of myopic selfishness may not drive the change that is required to reduce emissions. The sustainable development which includes a broader canvas of inclusive change is being handled in isolation. The governments found alternative for oil in form of biofuel by replacing food production. Food crisis once loomed large, they are talking of curbing biofuel production. 16% of Europe is water deficient and US is no better in water shortages. There is no direction - the EU has not met its targets. US is reeling under recession and spineless leadership. Asia has its share of problems and is adding to energy demand exponentially. Kyoto protocol needs to be revisited in a years time. The situation in Australia is grim. We need a international leader of iron will who will lead this change.

Is humanity fast forwarding to its doom?

Srini

Thank you very much for your thoughts. There can be no question that we will tackle sustainability eventually; right now it’s a question of damage limitation .. if we tackle the issues now some semblance of our lifestyles may be preserved. If it’s left then more and more will be eroded.

The real scary thought is that politicians are abdicating leadership to the corporate world. This means that whatever Brave New World we end up in, it will be shaped even more by big business.

This is the real lack of leadership I feel so deeply: abandonment of the people in favour of a few corporate entities.

Chris