Impending Ecological disaster and perhaps world war 3

[The Theosophist]

The constant rape of the planet's resources coupled with an increasing plague of humans is something to be concerned about. CO2 is always on the increase and forest is disappearing at an alarming rate to help feed the increasing population. In the New Scientist is noted by 2060 the Siberian ice will melt sending massive amounts of CO2 and methane into the atmosphere. Some people in politics are denying this. We need people educated in science to take positions of influence to help heal the planet but I fear it is too late.
World War 3 could easily kick off and the middle east is a hotbed of strife and turmoil. If the Superpowers get involved on opposing sides in a potential conflict then we would have a serious situation.
With so many countries with their own agenda I fear we will never have agreement over ecological or peace issues in the middle east.
It might be wise to set up a large colony on Mars or elsewhere in case of the worse possible scenario for human life on the planet.