Recently, BBC2 showed a programme called The Search for a New Earth. It featured physicist Stephen Hawking, who claimed we will have to leave Earth within the next 100 years as it will have become uninhabitable. He listed various possible causes of this catastrophe, including overpopulation, pollution and nuclear war. The programme went on to explore the various measures being taken right now for the eventual colonisation of a new planet.
The technology is mind-boggling. It demonstrates the sheer brilliance of the human mind at its best. It seems there’s nothing we can’t achieve. In which case…
WHY ON EARTH CAN’T WE USE THESE SKILLS TO MAKE SURE THIS PLANET DOESN’T BECOME UNINHABITABLE?
For instance, scientists are developing technology that will utilise the sun’s energy to create superfast rocket fuel. Why don’t they consider using that energy for fuel here on Earth, to replace dwindling oil supplies, dirty fossil fuel…
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Thank you so much for coming over with this post, Annabelle. I agree with you wholeheartedly.
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Thank you for giving me the space, Sue! I’m finally back online now after a week with no internet connection. One of these days I’ll have to get a smartphone!
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I would hate to see this wonderful planet destroyed but I fear that the politicians and madmen are too busy listening to themselves rather than listen to commonsense ordinary folks.
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Yes – sadly, the world is going crazier by the day.
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