kosmos chapter 12

Society has made several advancements that have led to the destruction of our O-zone layer; at the same time we have comprehended enough to identify how this occurrence takes place. The decision of what measures should be taken now is almost like trying to find a balance or compromise point. It appears that in no foreseeable future is the United States or the world going to cease damage inflicting behavior, because industry would decline at alarming rates. On the other hand, methods of minimizing the global harm resulting from Global Warming have to be installed. Possible solutions to this problem can include research to develop the next catalyst driven engine, perhaps self energy generating. It is interesting to consider because when fossil fuels are burned, or Freon 12 exposed into the ecosystem, we destroy our own habitat. Prevention is only effective as implementation, and if we as people choose to ignore the warnings and continue to drive deisel trucks, etc. there is going to be no solution. The compounding portion of this problem is that fossil fuels, etc. are becoming more scarce to the point where the most ecological and economical solution might be one and the same. Interesting to think about is the fact that in destroying our own planet, we are basically denying ourselves in the future, of healthy air, non-polluted skies, and general well being.