No problemo, the only thing I'd ask you to consider is...... that..............it seems strange being called by my forename rather than my surname, even on the interweb!
I didn't allude to controlling nature however, I'd like to see the human race modifying their impact on it!
I think that you've fingered the two biggest hurdles that need to be overcome:
a. "what's in it for me" - unless individuals are given personal incentives or feel genuine hardship/pain...
Yes; you posed a question at the end of your post. The fact that it was a question was confirmed by your use of a question mark at the end of the sentence. Whether it was rhetorical or not is immaterial.
I responded with a statement which also provided my answer to your question. (I actually...