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Mean't to be a serious question?

The serious answer is because many people are self-centered, clueless and in some ways, greedy.

While nothing is perfect, many nations have agreed on an avenue forward using Koyoto as a framework. Several have already dramatically reduced emissions - other are progressing reasonably well with purchasing/swapping "pollution tokens" (particularly China who prob will be a main offender in future years).

A few "third world countries" have progressed very well and have eg 50% of their oil requirement being generated by alternative sources.

Sadly, sadly, sadly, once again, trailing the bottom of the scale we have the US still consuming 25% of the worlds resources with only 5% pro rata population - and little to show in any progress towards reducing consumption.

In effect, this is equivalent to stealing the resources of others who share this planet. It is ironic, but hardly a surprise, that the US rejected Koyoto - the requirement for mom not to have a V6 truck to drive the kids to school would be too heartbreaking.

A few years ago I revisited one valley in Texas - ecologically it was like a national park on the first visit - very rich. On the second visit, the entire area was decimated, - trees barely existed and the valley had a massive cloud of pollution overhead (apparently from refining and chemical plants). It is sad that the US keeps looking at greenbacks as tho they are the ultimate resource, while neglecting a very rich environment and gradually (tho not too gradual in some areas) destroying this. The prime resource was never a dollar - it is the environment you live in and the quality lifestyle this can give both now and in future generations.

The money paid for your SUV was only part payment - the rest was never paid by you, but taken from your enironment where you stole from others and future generations.

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