Environmental Apocalypse Stock Photo Theater
Dad: “It says here there is a new treaty, the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. There’s not a lot of information here. Who signed this treaty?”
Son (off-screen): So far just a few small nations. But Columbia just said they support it,”
Dad: “What does that mean?”
Son: “They want to put together a treaty that winds down the use of fossil fuels.”
Dad: “That’s not realistic.”
Son: “Neither is an economic system based on growth forever.”
Dad: “Touche.”
Son: “ People may embrace it. There is a city in Spain where they banned cars, and the mayor has been re-elected four times.”
Dad: “On what Earth did that happen?”
Son: “This one.”
Dad: “Huh.”
Son: “Why are you reading that paper? You can get it on your tablet.”
Dad: “Am I embarrassing you?”
Son: “Yes.”
Dad: Then that’s why.”