Saving the World with a Fishbone Diagram

In my attempt to save the world, it is particularly difficult for me to balance idealism with practicality when I try to comprehend the myriad of problems affecting our world. When I want to volunteer or donate money, I am confronted with an endless list of charitable causes. I don't know if it is inspiring that so many charities exist, or rather depressing, that so many charities need to exist. Anyhow, I would want to make sure that my time/money is spent effectively to create as significant an impact as possible. I used a quick, mental fishbone diagram to correlate some of the issues in our world and to pinpoint the key problems that if tackled first, could possibly ripple as positive externalities further down the chain.

So, to save world, I've decided to focus on two issues: EDUCATION and SUSTAINABILITY. I know these two areas are complex in themselves, but I believe we can address many issues at once by tackling these two root causes. Or maybe I am just lying to myself.

Sustainability

1. No other problem in this world will matter if our planet does not exist (or on the flip-side, all issues will be resolved if our planet no longer existed).
2. Less dependence on fossil fuels can lower our dependence on foreign countries, improve national security, and mitigate foreign wars
3. Developing renewable technology creates jobs (that are harder to outsource) and helps boost the economy
4. Sustainable eating improves animal welfare and encourages healthier lifestyles that help lower obesity, diseases, and health care costs
5. Environmental cleanliness helps third-world countries eradicate diseases like malaria, hepatitis, cholera, etc.
6. Sustainable manufacturing can decrease the shitload of chemicals in our lives that contribute to everything from ED to cancer.

Education

1. Lowers crime rate of all sorts - home violence, animal abuse, robberies, etc.
2. Creates more job opportunities, a more competitive workforce, and a stronger economy
3. Thus, poverty and homelessness
4. An awareness for healthier lifestyle choices that combat diet-related diseases and AIDS/sexual health
5. Promotes (arguably) Tolerance, Understanding, and Compassion - the effect would be far-reaching