"We must all recognize that protecting the environment is not an optional thing. It's an imperative, if we want to ensure that our planet remains habitable for future generations"
- Tom McMillan
About this Quote
This quote by Tom McMillan emphasizes the value of safeguarding the environment. He is suggesting that securing the environment is not a choice, however a requirement. If we wish to ensure that our world stays habitable for future generations, we need to do something about it now. This suggests decreasing our carbon footprint, saving resources, and reducing pollution. We must also work to bring back and safeguard ecosystems, such as forests, wetlands, and reef. We need to also work to decrease the amount of waste we produce and make sure that it is gotten rid of appropriately. By taking these steps, we can ensure that our world remains habitable for future generations.
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