Is Mother Nature Fighting Back?

All it takes is one quick peek at the television or newspaper to see the strength and power of mother nature. It seems that everyday there is a new story about mother nature fighting back. Tornadoes in Colorado, Earthquakes in China and everywhere else, Mud slides, floods, fires, and many other acts of nature devastating communities around the world. As far back as I can remember the news never included so much about natural disasters. Some people say its a sign of the times, a precursor to the end of days, that's not the direction I take, at least I hope its not.

For years upon years we have been ruining the world around us. Littering, deforestation, over-population, polluting, etc. Few of us appreciate the natural world around us and those of us who do are running out of places to enjoy. Can we blame the world for fighting back? Mother Nature is a beautiful thing, most of the time, but she can also be a vengeful. Why do people only appreciate the power of nature when its negative? The more destruction we bring forth on our delicate planet, the more likely we are to feel the wrath of a vengeful Mother Nature.

So whats your opinion? Is Mother Nature Fighting Back?