GENEVA — People are plundering the world's resources at a pace that outstrips the planet's capacity to sustain life, the environmental group WWF said Thursday.

In its regular "Living Planet Report," the World Wide Fund for Nature said humans currently consume 20 percent more natural resources than the Earth can produce.

Consumption of fossil fuels such as coal, gas, and oil increased by almost 700 percent between 1961 and 2001, it said. But the planet is unable to move as fast to absorb the resulting carbon-dioxide emissions that degrade the Earth's protective ozone layer.

"We are spending nature's capital faster than it can regenerate," said WWF chief Claude Martin, launching the conservation body's 40-page study. "We are running up an ecological debt which we won't be able to pay off unless governments restore the balance between our consumption of natural resources and the earth's ability to renew them."

Populations of terrestrial, freshwater, and marine species fell on average by 40 percent between 1970 and 2000, the study said. It cited destruction of natural habitats, pollution, overfishing, and the introduction by humans of nonnative animals, such as cats and rats, who often drive out indigenous species.

"The question is how the world's entire population live with the resources of one planet," said Jonathan Loh, one of the report's authors.

The study, WWF's fifth since 1998, examines the "ecological footprint" — or environmental impact — of the planet's 6.1 billion–strong population.

To calculate the average size of each person's footprint, it measures land use, pollution, energy consumption, and the level of carbon-dioxide emissions.

The impact of an average North American is double that of a European, but seven times that of the average Asian or African.

Overall, the biggest culprits are the residents of the United Arab Emirates, followed by the United States, Kuwait, Australia, and Sweden. The least damaging are residents of Afghanistan, Somalia, Haiti, Tajikistan, and Bangladesh.

Rich nations tread heavily on poorer countries, said Mathis Wacknagel, head of the Global Footprint Network, a grouping including WWF. For example, Western demand for of Asia's palm oil and soybeans from South America has fueled destruction of natural habitats in those regions.

The study also warned of increasing pressure on the planet's resources amid spiraling consumption in Asia, led by fast-growing China and India.

"We can consume energy in a way that's harmful or in a way that's sustainable," Loh told reporters. The technologies are available to enable the world's population to live within the capacity of one planet."

Governments, businesses, and consumers should switch to energy-efficient technology, such as solar power, Loh said, adding that high oil prices may help focus their minds.

"It's not a question of how much oil is left," he said. "The question we should be asking is how much fossil fuel consumption the Earth can sustain. The Earth has a limited capacity."

Care for the Earth??? BS, it's all about power!!!

Environmental Lies

Hypocrisy, Greed, Power Mongering, Violence and Hate in Todays Environmental Movement

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"You can't read the Constitution like a rule book"
-Bruce Babbitt quoted by the Arizona Republic, July 8, 1987

"Isn't the only hope for the planet that the

industrialized civilizations collapse?

Isn't it our responsibility to bring that about?"

Maurice Strong, Head of the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro

Pretty scary statement, eh?

Consider, that President Clinton and Vice President AlGore
laud the accomplishments of the 1992 Earth Summit.

Consider, that ALL OF THE MAINSTREAM ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
support the 1992 Earth Summit.

Of all the World Issues of today, the one that concerns me the most is the basis and aim of the present environmental movement. My concerns are twofold. One, that the leaders of the movement or, those behind the leaders are no longer geniune. In contrary, their goals are that of attaining power and domination over the world populace with the proclamation of impending environmental consequences and clamities as some dark future that only they and their values can save us from. Such arrogance!

Secondly, I am concerned that the radical and often violent environmental groups such as Earth First and Sea Shepherd are backed by the mainstream enviro organization without bounds, perhaps encouraged...

Please don't misunderstand me. I firmly believe the original vision of the environmental movement was very admirable. Basic, common sense rules for clean air, water, and toxic controls among others are all things that have enhanced our lives.

In my optimism, I firmly believe that public awareness, and honest corporate awareness are the most simple extensions of human nature and good business practices. Both, perpetuate and enhance the orginal tenets of the movement.

Without question, there is always the 1% that of any entity that abuses the privlidges of others. Unfortunately, the mainstream enviro movement to a degree, and their financed, radical arms explicitly claim this to be much more than 1%.

Don't ever believe without question that human beings are the scourge of the earth and all business' are greedy, evil and heartless. This just isn't true, no matter what the Deep Ecologists, radical members of Earth First and other similar ilk proclaim.

Through the following links and sub-titles I will present information that questions the radical and power oriented entities of the present enviromental movement. I will also, do my best to seek out information on good, common-sense enviromental issues, projects and topics.

If you would like to email me regarding any of what you have just read please, do so as I greately appreciate your interest. If you have nothing more to say than flaming accussations of anti-environmentalism, save it.. I have heard it all..

Patrick J. Chicas, CEO
Off-Road.com, Inc.

Computer Videos, detailing Environmental Lies!

The Mainstream -

BLM & Congressional staff "party it up" in closed OHV area
Greenpeace vs. The Sireea Club...discontent in the ranks
The Global Green Regime, By William F. Jasper
Alarming Quotes from Prominent Environmentalists
Timber Hypocrisy by Leading Environmentalists
Preservationists Promote "Takings" of Private Property
Abuse of the Endangered Species Act Are "Porperty Rights" Endangered
Environmentalism is Marxism, from the talk.environment newsgroup.
Racisim in the Sierra Club

The Radical and Violent Factions

Earth First guide for forrest road destruction Article from the Earth First Journal
Earth First / Unabomber ties proven Ted Kaczynski on Earth First guest list
Excripts from "Ecodefense" by Dave Foreman, current Sierra Club board member - "Suppose your neighborhood is infested with off-road vehicle scum or you chance upon an unattended muscle wagon where it shouldn't be. A quick slash job is in order."
A Letter from the enemy ...Eco Nazi threats against the elderly
Earth First "Death Manual" A must read!
The Earth First Journal EF!'s chronicle ofdisinformation
What is Earth-First? - In thier own words
EF "Anti-Constitution" "We recognise that some people may feel moved to damage the property of those involved in destroying the environment."
Earth first Gopher Site - A must see! Literature, disinformation and more
Earth Liberation Front - for some, EF! just isn't radical enough
EF! Action Updates, Links and Info. What EF! does, and where they do it
A Primitivist Primer Live like a caveman - The anti-civilization movement
Away with all cars - "Away with all cars, they are the devil's work!'"
Remain a parasite OR become an Earth Warrior. by "Captian" Paul Watson
Smashing the Image Factory:- A Complete manual of billboard subversion and destruction.
Renewable Energy - An exposé of the "fantasy world of sustainable development".
Sponsor an "Activist". - Now you too can contribute to international Terrorism!
A Manifesto for Wild Nature - " we wanted to do some positive work to balance out the essentially negative nature of our other campaigns"
Earth First Photo Gallery - EF! at thier "best", and in living color
Earth First! Headwaters Forest 1996 Action History. - EF!'s Chronicle of thier involvment in the Headwaters issue
Dave Foreman's "Vision" - " The spectral bird told Foreman that he had flown over the Kaiparowits Plateau in southern Utah in the wake of President Clinton's proclamation that 1.8 million acres on the north side of the Colorado River would be designated as a National Monument. "Dave," croaked Abbey, "this is a good thing."

EF, Pro-bono Attorney speaks.. ..Will knowingly defend killers.
Earth First? and the Unabomber - The FBI finds ties..
Clayoquot Sound Environmentalists are Charged with Arson
Hate, Fear and Lies, How Earth First? views the opposition
Earth First, Alf leader is Imprisoned for Arson and Burglary.
Earth First, Do or Die! WWW page, aim to "rewild" humanity.
Earth First, See's AIDS as population control

Animal Rights Extremism

Animal Rights terrorists, close cousins to eco-terror.
Norway: Whaling Vessel "Senet" Torched - Arson of a ship previously targeted by Sea Shepherd's and Greenpeace.
Liberators - Animal rights extremism - "Liberators firmly believe the best thing that could happen to the Earth and all of its non-human inhabitants is that human societies come to an end, along with all people. "
Meat Truck Torched in Indianapolis - Animal Liberation Front Claim Credit in Torching;
McDonald's Restaurant Atacked By Vandals - "Meat is Murder"
A.L.F. Trash Daytons Owner's House - Furrier's House Sabotaged
6 pipe bombs started fire at fur firm - Terrorist act was the state's largest animal-rights attack to date
A.L.F. Targets California Meat Industry - Restraunts under construction fire bombed
Slaughterhouse trucks torched in Petaluma, CA - "This is just the beginning of a war, our war for your end has begun"
Florida Firebombs - "That makes them great targets for the ALF."
MARCH FOR ANIMALS SPEECH - Summer 1996 - In support of Terrorism
OUTFITTERS GET RAZOR THREATS BY MAIL - Razor Blades and Rat Poison

Enviro Leaders and The Left Wing, Hand in Hand

The BIOLEFT Biographical Sketches of the Left Homepage
Fort Freedom A critique from 1989 that if still relevant.

Opposing Views on Todays Environmental Dilemmas

Global Warming Inventing an Apocalypse
The Junk Science WWW Page
EcoScan, What environmentalists don't tell you
THE OZONE-CFC DEBACLE: SHAKY SCIENCE, HASTY ACTION, POLITICAL REMEDIES
Jack McCarthy's Superb PROGRESS AND ITS SUSTAINABILITY Web Page

The Green Media and our Children

Environmental Education, "Indoctrination" of our Children

Private Property Rights

The Reahard "Takings" Story Lee County, Florida violates the Constitutional Rights of the Reahard Family.
NARPO, The National Association of Reversionary Property Owners

Opposing Views of the Environmental Movement

The Toxicity of Environmentalism & the Slaves of Nature
Against Environmentalism by: Michael S. Berliner, Ph.D.
Animal Rights and the New Man Haters - Dr. Edwin Locke

Laughing at the Malthus Whackos

Believe it or not - What the Media rarely talks about
Believe it or not Part 2 Points to ponder
What if EF? Handicapped the NFL ? From an EF! Web Site - PC and beyond!
Why Work?

The Unabomber Write-in, Page
The The GAIAN Manifesto, Laughable Hypocrisy from the t.e newsgroup
The How many ways can you say Malthusian?, more Humor from the t.e newsgroup

Common Sense Environmentalism

The Blue Ribbon Coalition
The Wise Use Movement - Not what environmentalists would have you believe
People For The West, Balancing Environmental Protection with Economic Growth
Various Publications that Debunk the Movement.

Protecting Your Rights The Official RS 2477 Rights-of-way Web Site

Technology for the Future

Alternative Energy Engineering Catalog and Design Guide
Solar Design Associates Inc. Energy Efficient Architecture
CALSTART, California's advanced transportation consortium

Extremists on Usenet

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Let's Get Real....

Let me sum this up with a fine explanation via correspondance between one of our ORC Editors and a devote enviro activist and closet terrorist.

......how about something that there is not a law for YET. How about the Wives and Children of those loggers put in mortal danger every time one of these idiots decides to get all weepy eyed about a tree. I guarantee you D. The tears of an Enviro Terrorist (Tree Spiker) over a fallen piece of future furniture PALES in compairison to the tears of a 5 year old child who wonders why "Daddy's never coming home".

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