Originally Posted by Funkthulhu

I could consume as though it were a contest and I still would beat a lot of people in the green-living game. I have no kids, so their carbon and their children's carbon, etc. will not be added to my tally.

I don't consume as if it were a contest, I actually do what I can to use more efficient technology, grow my own food, and so on. But not being a breeder I am already way ahead of the game. (and I can always spoil my nieces and nephew if I long for the comfort of my own genetic propagation)