The earth doesn't worry. It's a rock. Do you actually believe a rock capable of worrying about anything? Do you believe there is some "avatar" type consciousness underlying everything? Do you believe in fantasy over reality?
Does the Earth have the ability to worry, no probably not, but do I believe that the Earth is just a rock? Not at all.
I believe that the Earth is a part of all of us, from the largest organism to the smallest. I believe that no one species or organism has dominion over the Earth or each other. I believe that the Earth is one massive living organism that is very giving but also very dependent on the life that lives on it and in it. It gives us (all life) resources to live on and with, but it depends on us in order for those resources to be protected, nourished, utilized correctly, and sustained for future life.
With that being said it is undeniable to me that the human species is the most destructive species of life on Earth and that we knowingly and selfishly contribute to the destruction of life and the Earth in so many ways. The Earth itself is not selfish. It will give us resources for as long as the resources exists. However, because of that selflessness of the Earth people will quickly and ruthlessly take and take from the Earth without ever giving back, believing that they have dominion without consequence.
Justifying pollution, destruction, abuse, greed, consumption, and other negative human actions that contribute to damaging the Earth and the life that lives on it and in it because of the irresponsible belief that we are too small to impact it or that we "own" it will ultimately lead to an irreversable moment in time when it will be too late to fix the damage we as a species have all inflicted.
People need to understand their impact and how it is not just a small annoyance to this planet. Our actions affect everything from the air we breathe to the water we drink, from the otter swimming right now in Puget Sound to the wild flowers growing around Mt. Rainer. Being so arrogant to pretend that human beings are separate and indepedent from all other life forms on Earth as well as the Earth itself as a living body is not only dangerous and irresponsible it will be deadly for many things on this planet if that line of thought continues in my opinion.
There are many good people that want to see this planet protected and healthy, but unfortuntely years and years of want and destruction from other people has bred generations of apathetic individuals that would rather ignore their impact than to live a little more simply.
And I am sorry if this is coming across as angry I am not intending it to be like that I am just frustrated because I see the apathy every day.