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Environment & Energy

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1. Sadly, I think humans in general are hardwired to be shortsighted, selfish and greedy.

Sun Jun 24, 2012, 11:44 PM

Jun 2012

And the current world political situation makes any sort of meaningful change, without absolute disaster facing us, near impossible.

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When it comes to energy and the environment [View all] XemaSab Jun 2012 OP

I think we've run out of time agent46 Jun 2012 #2

That depends on what you mean. bananas Jun 2012 #5

I'll put you down for cynical XemaSab Jun 2012 #6

I'm realistic. nt bananas Jun 2012 #7