Speaking for the negative, team leader Eugene Linden said environmental efforts were more often too modest rather than too excessive. The U.S. is one of 76 countries that have less than one percent of their original forests remaining. Wetlands continue to decrease. Around the world, the situation is bleak. The notion that we've gone too far, too fast in global terms is laughable.
Deforestation continues apace.
In our struggle against poverty, it is not recommended to do away with wealth. And in the struggle for clean air, we should not encourage the repeal of the Industrial Revolution. The Firing Line debate on the environment airs on many PBS stations April 4. Check local listings for date and time. To read about global climate change and other related subjects on the NCPA's web site , click on Policy Issues , Environment and Global Issues .