deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed

Hmm. From an alternative viewpoint, it could be outlining the very root of the rule of law.

When in the Course of human events

And the consequences for breaking those rules.

At some point, if the courts decide that the "rule of law" gives corporations unlimited rights to pollute and destroy without limit or consequences, people will have to decide whether "rule of law" is more important than "continued survival."

At a guess, "rule of law" and the respect people have for it will hang on long enough to doom us all. As for the idea of changing the laws, seems even less likely, at least on any large scale.

Sorry, but saving the human race just doesn't turn out to be cost effective.