Based on this weeks materials and what you know of the issue, are you optimistic or pessimistic about both the US and the worlds approach to environmental sustainability? Think through some of the bullets below and address one or two in your response:

Is our economic system/approaches to development and the lifestyle it promotes conducive to environmental sustainability?

Will or can technology resolve many of our environmental issues (i.e.: fresh water shortage)?

Is a large population the real issue?

Is climate change a concern for you in your daily lifewhy or why not? Is it due to a set of privileges you possibly take for granted?