There are communities that have no conscience about world quality for a host of reasons. We need to be aware that competition between communities can lead to accelerated rates of degradation.
Leaders say their bit:
China is aggressively moving forward:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/15/business/global/15chinawind.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=a2
Britain is ahead on some things and debated others, especially the question of foot power!
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/bike-blog/2010/dec/13/regulating-cyclists?&EMCENVEML1631mj
in New York, there is something strange happening to recycled fridges:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/15/nyregion/15fridge.html?_r=2
Will not time reveal the lasting importance of friends and mutual respect? Be kind to those who think well of you and those you know and try to add positive elements to your world. Promote peace in your heart and sunshine in the minds of those around you by your own good works. Elevate the level of discussion by thinking less of the issues and more of how you can reduce the tension of stress that arises with honest disagreement. Relax by breathing more deeply and consciously.