atrick Moore echoes this sentiment, suggesting that fear of catastrophic destruction, such as climate change, might actually be fear of death, projected onto the natural world. Eco-warriors identify with a stable ecosystem, as if it mirrors their own psychological stability. That is why they can’t compromise. They probably view the occasional human tragedy as a necessary sacrifice. The sea might even be symbolic of the subconscious mind, making it especially sacrosanct. I am afraid this is where the battle needs to be fought. We need to reject the deification of nature.
Dan Webber blogs at danwebberblog.wordpress.com.
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