I am extremely concerned…

I am extremely concerned about the environment and the world that my baby boomer generation is passing along to our children and grandchildren and future generations. It is difficult to know how best we can act for the future. Bearing in mind that the economy is also of extreme importance both now and in the future. I think though, that a strong economy on a horribly degraded planet is not the right path, better to suffer a measure of material deprivation on a healthy planet. I am not arguing for poverty by any means. I know there is more than enough money and food for everyone on this planet. We just aren't sharing enough and we aren't clear on how best to curb wasteful consumerism and rampant pollution. Modes of transportation need to change or perhaps we need to travel internationally less frequently, work toward an end to the use of fossil fuels, and an end to mass agriculture and such a heavy reliance on meat as protein. I definitely enjoy meat myself, but I see the huge problems that it creates with carbon release and pollution - more than transportation. I think my boomer cohorts need to buckle up and prepare to sacrifice a few of the luxuries that we expect and take for granted. We boomers in the western world have enjoyed the highest standard of living ever in human history and we need to stop being so greedy. The future of everything rests on the decisions that we make right now. Time is up boomers, rein in our collective greed.