An Alternative View on Environmentalism

Martin Livermore writes an interesting alternative perspective on environmentalism, suggesting that we need to chill out and stop worrying about polluting the earth, and worry more about the poverty of our fellow humans in different parts of the world.

I'm not sure that I aggree, I think one is inextricably linked with the other, but it made for interesting reading. Much in Christianity recently has encouraged us towards concern and care for the environment. Is this missing the point of Christianity, missing the Kingdom of God, taking our energy away from seeking a Kingdom of Shalom to redirect it towards saving the world, or is saving the world part of becoming fully human. Maybe re-engaging with nature and protecting and appreciating rather than exploiting is all part of reconnecting with God?