Even assuming (and that's a big if) we're able to keep this planet within 'safe operating conditions', consider 2 scenarios: a) We minimize our impact, keep we

Even assuming (and that's a big if) we're able to keep this planet within 'safe operating conditions', consider 2 scenarios: a) We minimize our impact, keep well within that range, limit global warming, protect biodiversity, don't fish the oceans empty, etc etc. Or b) We do as we please, f* up things big time, leaving it to future generations to deal with the fallout of an uninhabitable planet. Don't you think we have at least some responsibility to hand over this planet to future generations via scenario a) ? Our generation is 8 billion currently. Generations that follow, are some unknown multiple of that. Potentially trillions of people (if humanity survives long enough). "The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few" - Spock So I have considerable sympathy for -especially young- climate activists, given how much we're bashing away at their life support system. And that of their children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren. We don't own this planet! We're just short-term guests here. Caretakers at most. Even for those who consider humans 'owners' of this planet, it's still shared with other humans & animals.