Are the volcanic eruptions in Chili and Mexico, occurring around the same time as a 7.9 earthquake in China, evidence of major disturbances on the tectonic plate that comprises the Ring of Fire? Are we in for more disturbances? Is anyone predicting more volcanic activity or more earthquakes, or has the pressure been released, for now?
Is anyone, any nation or group, attempting to gather up that huge floating island of plastic which has accumulated in the Pacific Ocean, as a result of currents carrying coastal and ship bourne debris into a pile? It certainly got a burst of media attention for a couple of days. Did it move anyone to action?
Can we provide enough food for our population? Should we, as individuals and communities, begin hoarding staples such as rice and dried beans, as well as canned protein and powdered milk? Shall I begin to move my town towards anticipating real shortages, particularily among the less affluent?
What will happen to all of those people who moved to the suburbs, and commute to work in the city, when gas hits $6 or $8 bucks a gallon? What will happen to their jobs, their productivity, and the economic health of the US? How will they buy groceries and make it to doctor's appointments? How many businesses will fail due to lack of workers, and customers?
What will replace plastic? We have built much of our "stuff" collection on disposable plastics. When petroleum becomes so dear that Glad Bags cost $5 a piece, what will they sell us? What will serve as cases for electronics, interiors of refrigerators, and most of the shit we buy and throw away? Is it time to start saving glass jars?
Discuss among yourselves.
And if you know the answers, please tell me...