Apart from exhausting natural resources, industry also makes our lives miserable in other, more subtle ways. Compared to 150 years ago, the air we breathe is fo

Apart from exhausting natural resources, industry also makes our lives miserable in other, more subtle ways. Compared to 150 years ago, the air we breathe is foul, the water we drink is contaminated by plastics and other chemicals, the food we eat is less flavorful and is low on nutrients. We've had clothing, running water and warm homes for ages, what we have now compared to then doesn't seem worth the effort.