The base problem is that we as a species have no interest in controlling ourselves. Those who were in WA in 1970 can paint a very different picture of fishing and hunting than now. When we add all the millions coming here, what will happen to fish and wildlife? And, if we were so visionary to protect them here we still need food, water, fiber, minerals, and such from somewhere.

Just look at how well the US has done, truly, on environmental controls, clean air, clean water. Yet, we continue to consume goods. We just manufacture them in places with lesser controls. Like India and China. Nice environment there, isn't it?

Especially as climate moderates folks will move north. CA will become too hot so Seattle will be LA north and Anchorage can be Bellevue.