Yesterday's post was a serious one, and dealt with the plight of eastern deciduous forests. On rare occasions, I can not help but pontificate on some environmental issue that bothers me. But when I do that, my wife goes berserk: "don't write that kind of post for your blog, get off your high horse, quit being a professor, and just be funny". Well, I am trying to make the transition from an environmental educator to a Dave Barry-like humorist, but I feel I need to offer some meaty ideas or perspectives along the way. This is a real challenge.
My recent students know that I think the global environment is "going to hell in a handbasket", to use my favorite expression. Furthermore, I don't think there is a thing we CAN do to change the outcome. More precisely, I don't think there is a thing we WILL do to change the outcome. So why talk about it if it is a foregone conclusion? Answer: because there is a slim chance that I am wrong about this. I sincerely hope that this generation, with their passion and commitment, can turn it all around. In the meantime, we will return to our regularly scheduled program.
