Walking into a public library offers numerous books that have the power to cognitively transform any individual through education. In current times we have transformed our means of accessing information by having the ability to immediately find any information on the Internet. However, are people interested in using this tool to educate themselves on current world issues? In our fast-paced societies, the emphasis on economic success has made us forget the importance of the environment, the root of our existence. To date, humans have deforested, polluted the land, air and water and caused global warming leading to the extinction of key environmental species. Although environmental education is slowly spreading, not many are aware of the terrible conditions our environment is in. To address the issue, some authors such as Jared Diamond and Verlyn Klinkenborg have also set themselves the goal of educating readers on environmental problems through short articles. Before we can start brainstorming and interacting differently with the environment to solve our problems, we all need to be educated on the topic. Presenting depressing facts regarding society's undesirable present and future will create the awareness needed to make changes to save our world. In “The Ends of the World as We Know Them,” Jared Diamond highlights the importance of sustainable human interaction with the world. environment for the survival of civilizations. The aim of the article is to make the public reflect on the future potential of their nation by analyzing environmental and social aspects. The article begins by questioning the future condition of the United States. So, to answer this initial question, Diamond attempts to answer b... in the middle of the paper... s. We cannot convince others to take an initiative to support the environment simply by telling them to do so. To convince others to act, they must know the facts and develop fear about the future. Through a combination of fear and awareness, we can find the solution to let Mother Nature slowly heal her wounds. Immediate action is needed as we are rapidly approaching a tipping point to reverse the environmental damage. Works CitedDiamond, Jared. "The ends of the world as we know them." 50 Essays: A Portable Anthology. 3rd edition. Ed. Samuel Cohen. Boston: Bedford, 2011. 103-104. PrintJarvis, Tim. "The power of negative thinking." Oprah Magazine. March 2009: n. page. Network. 11 December 2013. Klinkenborg, Verlyn. “Our Fading Night” 50 Essays: A Portable Anthology. 3rd edition. Ed. Samuel Cohen. Boston: Bedford, 2011. 234-237. Press