Gone They Pave Paradise and Put Up a Parking Lot. We are seeing the birth of a new perspective of the world, where ecology and economics are two sides of the same coin. By now it should be clear that environmental consumerism is not a fad or even a short-term trend. It is a way of life with broad support throughout our society. Jacquelyn A. A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself.
Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people.
A person who cares about the earth will resonate with its purity. The sun, with all those planets revolving around it and dependent on it, can still ripen a bunch of grapes as if it had nothing else in the universe to do. If we do not begin to relate to the fact that the environment is an ultimate issue and act to preserve our essential ecosystems, we will most certainly lose our evolutionary potential. It means humanity must ensure that meeting present needs does not compromise the ability of future generations to meet their needs. To do this, we need to educate people.