http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/08/nature-history-family-and-other-things/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nature-history-family-and-other-things EPA's Blog About Our World Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:36:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/08/nature-history-family-and-other-things/comment-page-1/#comment-18799 Lina-EPA Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:07:44 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1040#comment-18799 JR:
I know that balance is essential. Anything in excess will further strain habitats, ecosystems, resources, etc. Nonetheless, I’m a 3/4 cup full kind of person. Can’t help it.

]]> http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/08/nature-history-family-and-other-things/comment-page-1/#comment-18798 Johnny R. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:00:51 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1040#comment-18798 I know how the system works. A growing population provides the low-wage labor that creates the growing wealth of nations, onward to the Moon, Mars and stars. But our planet is slowly shrinking with each volcano and earthquake, so it cannot support a relentlessly growing economy. Thus, growing human appetites are on a collision course with the Earth’s shrinking resources. To survive we need to discipline ourselves by peacefully reducing our population and recycling 100% of all waste and garbage. If not, humanity will perish in its own overcrowded filth.

]]> http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/08/nature-history-family-and-other-things/comment-page-1/#comment-18790 Lina-EPA Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:45:24 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1040#comment-18790 JR:
Yes, population growth has adverse effects on natural resources. As the forever optimist, I am hopeful that human beings will use their knowhow to develop more sustainable solutions to address these challenges. It’s not the government that has the golden answer to these questions. It’s all our responsibility. We should all act to save energy, water, recycle and use our resources wisely. You can start by making the pledge to Pick5 in favor of the environment: http://www.epa.gov/pick5 or in Spanish: http://www.epa.gov/espanol/seleccione5

]]> http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/08/nature-history-family-and-other-things/comment-page-1/#comment-18727 Johnny R. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:20:57 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1040#comment-18727 When will you ask yourselves the question: How many people can the island of Puerto Rico support? How many people can planet Earth support? When will you finally realize that a growing economy on a shrinking planet has no future?

]]> http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/08/nature-history-family-and-other-things/comment-page-1/#comment-18713 lyounes Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:47:23 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1040#comment-18713 You’re welcome. Definitely needed more time to visit other wonders. Camuy and Vieques top thelist for a future visit. Saludos.

]]> http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/08/nature-history-family-and-other-things/comment-page-1/#comment-18708 Jose Sanchez Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:43:09 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1040#comment-18708 Mrs. Younes:
I am glad that you had the opportunity to enjoy your visit to Puerto Rico with your familily. On bahalf of fellow puertoricans I thank you for making public your visit to some of the most spectacular places in the Island. Don’t forget to visit Camuy Caverns and Vieques on your next trip.

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