There is intolerance, violence, terrorism and far too many wars. Humans are amazing, problem-solving creatures with brains capable of understanding the basics of life itself. Our progress in agriculture, medicine and technology over the past century has greatly benefited millions of people around the world. Fortunately, I believe that there is hope. Their leaders have become educated in ways to better produce products and services efficiently, while being environmentally friendly and non- harmful to others.
Hope lies in the fact that in spite of human destruction, nature is remarkably resilient.
Given the chance, a poisoned lake or river can live again. Deforested land can be replanted by us and made to blossom once more. Soil can be made fruitful once again. Even a land devastated by fire or buried in molten lava can spring life once more. Hope lies in individuals who take the time to identify the corporations that are environmentally unfriendly, those that harm children and animals in the name of higher stock prices for their shareholders, and refuse to buy their products and services.