I have to go with a yes vote. Despite being an adaptable and ingenious bunch, we don't have a broad enough focus to recognize that as we, the wealthy, monopolize the earths resources, the poor suffer. There will be shortages of imported foods as transportation costs go up, I expect higher prices for all foods, and if we persist in Needing to buy toys it will be at the expense of people who won't have the option.
http://www.straight.com/article-1011...oney-and-lives
is an interesting opinion piece, bringing what looks like a variety of causes and effects to light.