The Industrial Revolution in England was the first death knell of the human race. We've come to rely on an unsustainable life-style that consumes resources and destroys the environment. Our air is smoggy; our water is utterly polluted; our forests and arable land decrease while our buildings and factories increase. Our food is unsafe. The weather is becoming more and more erratic... perhaps we ought to rethink things. What kind of life do we actually want to live?

I certainly want to live in an eco-city, who wants to spend their days wasting life on crowded buses or traffic jams? Who likes noise and air pollution? But to face population pressure, the construction of our cities is still in the stage guaranteeing capacity not quality, and in big cities despite arguing over these issues there are still people rushing to buy houses. Current market trends show that eco-cities and ethnic minority government-led demonstrations and exploration projects have nothing to do with the masses.

Dear Seng Mi,

I read your article with utmost interest due to the fact it applies to animal abuse, food safety and the legal impact. All different causes very much related to each other.

I strongly believe we should not eat dogs! Dogs show intelect and emotions. I do not accept arguments stating it has been traditions. People and animals alike evolve every day and adapt. Its time for Dog eating Humans to adapt to now. Especially with the lacking food safety concerning dog meat. Is life not more precious than eating a intellectual animal who has not been raised in a safe envorment or worse been stolen from a loving owner.

I encourage all dog eaters out there to reconsider and change their diet. In the end it will save your life!

Sincerly,

Champion For Dogs Sybilla

Nuclear power and Transgenosis are like two ghosts generating human desires, which would sprint without regulation. They are able to exterminate both human beings and the earth. Environmentalists without morals are not real protectors.

Genetically modified foods are anti-ecological, just like mad cow disease, adding vermicelliwithbeef into forage, how could the beef made in this way be eaten? Human beings are to be mad!

The western-style intensive agriculture is not necessarily a wise option.China has its own proper way to let farmers attend their own rice paddies.However，the key is to offer them help and guide. Eco-friendly farming used to be the case in my hometown when I was young and all trash was recycled.

I became vegetarian three years ago, eating alone and silently. Only from last year to now have I understood the huge benefits of vegetarianism - for myself, towards society and the planet, and that's when I started promoting and encouraging it. In half a year I have persuaded my whole family (10 people) to accept vegetarianism, and their health has improved, as well as our relations. Some of my close friends are also gradually converting to vegetarianism, and two of those with chronic illnesses were the quickest to do so, and the most glad to do so!

Suggested reading of "The China Study", daily intake of meat 15-16% can initiate cancer.