> We are not some kind of gods that can shape it. We may not be gods, but we have certainly shaped the world. We've converted forest and prairie into farmland,

> We are not some kind of gods that can shape it. We may not be gods, but we have certainly shaped the world. We've converted forest and prairie into farmland, changed the course of rivers, reshaped mountains for our own amusement, built structures that dominate local landscapes, and burned so many fuels that we seem to be changing global weather patterns. It is entirely reasonable to make an effort to better preserve our habitat.