It's because economic growth is slowing down and society is predicated on a higher rate of growth than we're likely to get. I doubt most people think about glo

It's because economic growth is slowing down and society is predicated on a higher rate of growth than we're likely to get. I doubt most people think about global warming at all. Most people have more immediate problems going on: paying rent/mortgage, raising their kids, dealing with a spouse or parent's health problems, etc.