@Scott th Ratbag - something is happening, that much is clear - I also believe that people are becoming a lot more conscious of our presence on this beautiful plant, become conscious of the rubbish we produce.
What we haven't quite understood is the amount of air- and sea traffic which is going on in order to keep us in all the unnecessary rubbish produced in countries where cheap labour is available - and that must stop. We, all of us, need to learn to be content with the riches we already have (and I am not ignoring the many needs by some - even in Western countries - still abounding for basic shelter) - but the great majority has all it wants and needs, as I feel that, unless we discipline ourselves to tread lightly upon this earth, we are doomed.
Not being a pessimist, I believe, we are - collectively - waking up.
Go well
Taurisk
