Question would it be safe to say that the most educated, technological and industrial nations?

Question

are the largest contributors to global warming? Is it then wise to export and promote our current education system as it seems to refect the old industrial revolutions school of thought, in some ways making it redundant

Answer 1

Fascinating question! (Although not quite a Biology question.)

It is true that our industrialized world is resource hungry, and destructively polluting.

... But it doesn't have to be. The same educational system that gave us the technology to produce global warming, is the same that can produce innovative ways to have the benefits of technology, without the polluting side effects.

The problem we have is that the main energy model adopted by our technology is the burning of fossil fuels. However, the technology doesn't have to be tied to that energy source.

So the education itself isn't the problem. In fact, it may be the solution.

However, there are things we need to fix in our education system. The utter mistrust of scientists by laypeople (as exemplified here on YA!) is baffling to me. The reason, as far as I can tell, is that our science education is so pathetically BAD, that people are confused by even the slightest scientific discussions. They resent scientists for speaking in words they do not understand, and prefer to believe anyone willing to tell them what they *want* to hear ("global warming is a hoax, everything is OK, go back to your SUVs.") An informed and EDUCATED populace is an absolutely essential part of any democracy ... and we are failing in that regard.

THAT is a part of our education that we desperately need to fix ... before we export it.

Answer 2

No it is not true. China is quickly on its way to becoming a first world nation, but it's not there yet. Neither is India. However, the U.S. is the biggest contributor, but it's not necessarily the most educated. This isn't a slam against the U.S., but it doesn't top world-ranking in education, especially in the sciences. So, your question really isn't applicable since the premise is incorrect, sorry.

Answer 3

Its a question of government standards. A lot of nations have established and enforced laws regarding emissions. Other industrialized, poorer nations maintain output without strict emission controls, allowing harmful chemicals into the atmosphere.

So is it really a question of education or establishment and enforcement of global regulatory policies?

Answer 4

asia does pretty good to keep their emissions under control actually, its just places like america and britain. education is not definitely a sign of pollution.

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