The pollution of the Earth and the universe – we have only recently started on the latter – is due to over population and the self-indulgence of the majority of that population.

 The solution is spiritual growth to reduce self-indulgence and the speedy and widespread attainment of Nirvana to reduce future populations.

The Buddha stated categorically that the atman does not exist [although this is adhered to only by the Theravada Buddhists] but I have never acquiesced with this.

However, not long ago I neopted that the moul is the sum total of a spirit’s experiences in many lives*. The atman is, generally speaking, synonymous with the soul.

 With the moul being the sum total of experiences it is no more than an aspect of the mind, or moul, and hence does not really exist. Therefore, could it be that this is what the Buddha meant when he said what he did?

 * Search here for moul, soul and mind.

The universe is in a state of intricate balance, or harmony; that is why for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction ^[1]. The universe includes Earth.

Footnote:

^[1] Just 24 words - but of great significance; because what would happen if that intricate balance were to be disturbed?