Economic growth should not come at the expense of the environment from "summary" of The Sacred Balance by David T. Suzuki,Amanda McConnell
In our relentless pursuit of economic growth, we have often overlooked the fragile balance of our environment. The drive for profit and progress has led to the exploitation and degradation of the natural world that sustains us. We have extracted resources at an unsustainable rate, polluted our air and water, and destroyed vital ecosystems in the name of progress. However, this shortsighted approach to development is not only harmful to the planet, but also to ourselves. We are intricately connected to the environment, and any harm we inflict upon it will ultimately come back to haunt us. Our health, well-being, and very survival depend on the health of the planet. It is imper...
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