It Seems Like Life As We Know It Is Spinning Out Of Control

The lead-in for the linked article reads,

"Is everything spinning out of control? Midwestern levees are bursting. Polar bears are adrift. Gas prices are skyrocketing. Home values are abysmal. Air fares, college tuition and health care border on unaffordable. Wars without end rage in Iraq, Afghanistan and against terrorism."

The future of the planet sure seems abysmal right now and a feeling of helplessness seems to be widespread (at least to those who are aware and care about OUR future).