We complain about the environment here in the US but looking around the world we are saints by comparison. Clear cutting all over the rain forest, rampant industrialization with no rules or safeguards to protect the environment is the rule all over the place. As the 14th century cultures explode in population and start polluting more I don't doubt the worldwide environment will suffer. Not to mention the general water shortages coming to the civilized world near youl. Too many people and too many ignorant people.