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Humans have a responsibility to protect and care for the environment from "summary" of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
As members of the Earth community, we are intricately connected to the land, water, and air that sustains us. Our lives are intertwined with the lives of all beings, from the smallest blade of grass to the towering trees in the forest. We are not separate from nature; we are part of it, and our well-being is dependent on the health of the natural world around us. In our modern society, it is easy to forget this fundamental truth. We have become disconnected from the land, viewing it as a resource to be exploited rather than a living, breathing entity worthy of our respect and care. We have forgotten our responsibility to be stewards of the Earth, to protect and nurture the fragile web of life that sustains us all. But it is not too late to remember. We can still choose to honor our connection to the Earth, to listen to the wisdom of the plants and animals that share this world with us. We can learn from the indigenous peoples who have lived in harmony with the land for generations, tending to the earth with love and reverence....
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