How long does it take?

This is one generation later than I first came across the idea at school in 1975. And it still only includes environmental agencies. An ecosystems approach without economic and social agencies? How long until the whole picture is seen and understood, before we see the world in its full and glorious interdependence, and before we are able to say with any confidence that we will not destroy ourselves?

http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-countryside/natres/eco-actionp.htm

The story of stuff

There are many interesting and challenging ways to look at our shocking consumer society. This is one of them. I was particularly struck by the statement of intent by the US in the 1950s to establish consuming as the ultimate purpose of their country. Well, they succeeded; it's a shame they didn't choose something else more ... more humane, as their ultimate purpose. Maybe it's not too late, even though there are few signs of any change of strategy in Bali.