An altered climate will reshuffle the ecological deck for every creature that breathes. You can't escape industrialism and hide from the sky. Face up to it. Computers are permeating every aspect of our lives, including the outdoors. The human condition is inherently problematic.
Problems are good.
If there were no problems, human beings would have nothing to do. The scary part is that in 2005 we might still be discussing typography and brand management, instead of dealing directly with a dysfunctional technological reality that is rendering our world uninhabitable. You don't need to be a futurist to figure out that when the planet heats up, your favorite outdoor places will be an early casualty. GORP founder William Greer thinks the outdoor community is equal to the challenge. People passionate about the outdoors have shown an ability to galvanize action.