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  Much of the evidence suggests that we are seeing a general increase in average temperatures across the globe, and as such it is reasonably safe to assert that there is global warming. What is much more in dispute is the role that we, mankind, are playing in that. My own view is that human activity probably is making a very minor contribution, but that contribution is not statistically significant and the warming we see is principally down to natural factors.
  
  Of course this does not mean we should be doing nothing to reduce our impact on the natural world and the resources it offers us.
  
  It is important that we find ways to manage the following and quickly, otherwise we are all in trouble
  
  a) energy production
  b) use of fossil fuels particularly oil and gas which are important feedstock for the pharmaceutical and other industries
  c) water - whilst there are still huge quantities of potable water in the globe it is generally not where it is needed, also where water is not a scarce commodity huge quantities are needlessly wasted through poor infrastructure management and mindless over use.
  d) food - worryingly India and china are rapidly moving away from mainly vegetarian diets towards a more meat oriented western diet which is perceived in these countries to be a sign of affluence. Unfortunately, rearing livestock for food is an incredibly inefficient way of delivering protein and other dietary requirements and is hugely wasteful of water and land resources.
  e) population - the growth in world population is unsustainable (see c & d) particularly when coupled with increasing life expectancy and improved healthcare globally

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