“I'm one of those positive thinkers who would like to think that when it does happen, we will have wised up enough to be prepared for it.”

— Carley Doores, manager, Lawrence

“I could see it happening, especially with China and India's economies expanding so rapidly. I think it's definitely something we need to take into account.”

— Steve Remlinger, custodial shift leader, Lawrence

“I do kind of believe that it's going to be something we're ill prepared for because I think we're a major contributor to the problem. Even if it doesn't happen as soon as they think it will, it's going to happen eventually.”

— Lacey Breech, spa coordinator, Lawrence

“I think it's kind of a Y2K type of thing where everyone gets all worked up about it, and then it never really materializes.”

— Patrick Mushrush, draft specialist, Lawrence