defences for the ecological debt?

["Alice Evans" <apyyae@nottingham.ac.uk>]

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** For Your Eyes Only **

here's a question, 

we know that our present mode of existence is creating a massive ecological debt, we are using up far more of the world's resources than what we are really due, so to speak.

can anyone offer a good defence?

i for one dont use cars, recycle as best i can, dont have baths (i do shower, fret not) and always turn lights off but im still being an absolute selfish arsehole - in terms of future generations... (i was very naughty this year and used a fair few planes - one trip being the carbon equivalent to the average family's annual consumption)

but how much do people think we ought to be doing? arguably, it doesnt matter one iota what i do because i am just one individual, we really require government and corporate action etc etc. those hummers must be outlawed etc... apparently a range rover vogue does 5 miles to the gallon around central london.. eek.

so yes, even if i was a much better person and didnt go on planes, could i then defend my lifestyle?

any offers?


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