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Acknowledging the interconnectedness of social and environmental issues from "summary" of Blessed Unrest by Paul Hawken
The truth is that we cannot separate social issues from environmental ones. They are intertwined in a complex web that affects every aspect of our lives. The way we treat the environment directly impacts our societies, and the way we treat each other directly impacts the environment. When we exploit the natural resources of the earth without regard for the consequences, we are not only harming the planet but also contributing to social injustices. Communities that rely on these resources for their livelihoods suffer when they are depleted or polluted. This in turn leads to poverty, displacement, and conflict. Likewise, when we fail to address social issues su...
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