Jesus said to render unto God what is God's and unto Caesar what is Caesar's. You're a free citizen of a self-governing constitutional republic. That comes with responsibilities.
But many and most peopel Are responsible.....and what does this have to do with perserving the world...it’s not wired for preservation....we just take care of what we can and keep on living life....goint to our church of choice and paying our tax’s....and so....what is your point?
Just because people are watching for the return of Christ, and interest in the obvious happenings in our day doesn’t mean they’re irresponsible by any means...or that they stopped living.