I think that when the entire population of the planet is enough self-aware of what's happening around us, some might finally notice that money is made of paper.
Have any of you heard of Vauban?
In my opinion, as you said, we can't change the past. "The past is in the past" Let it go - Frozen
That's why, this self-sustainable district (with a positive energy balance) seems to be one of the good solutions.
It is possible to live as we have always lived without draining the river of life.
Have you some example?
I can't imagine how, especially an endangered species can lead to the detruction of a planet. No offense, I mean, we are so little and this world so vast.
If it is indeed a treat, I don't think it can have any chance of surviving. Godzilla didn't stand a chance. . .
The governement would probably capture them and. . . that's it. (That's why there are no more Pokemons)