He’s been making these doom and gloom predictions for well over a decade and not a single one has come true.
Via PressDemocrat:
‘‘Humanity is sitting on a time bomb. If the vast majority of the world’s scientists are right, we have just 10 years to avert a major catastrophe that could send our entire planet’s climate system into a tail-spin of epic destruction . . .”
This quote, spoken by Al Gore in his movie, “An Inconvenient Truth,” embodies the fear that is driving the modern environmental movement.
Producers and consumers search endlessly for “green” items, such as reusable bags, energy efficient cars, and sustainable foods, all in the hope of protecting the planet from the harmful byproducts of civilization. However, in a society where the desire for wealth and industry often takes priority over environmental conservation, living an eco-friendly lifestyle proves difficult.
Senior Chis Wynkoop is one of many students who has developed an active interest in preservation and the environment.