Philosophically speaking...?

You are correct, mankind is ruining the earth. It starts with every child's first lesson which is, "Obey authority or you will be punished." This is of course taught for the benefit of the authority, not the child. The result is, most people do as they have been taught (to become obedient sheep). The best kept secret of all authority is the fact that the rich control the world through their s the politicians and their lackeys, which in fact, are the enemies of mankind. If we ever get honest and smart enough to teach our children just who their enemies are, things will change. Otherwise, mankind is doomed.