We have a special responsibility to the ecosystem of this planet. In making sure that other species survive we will be ensuring the survival of our own.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We must protect ecosystems because the survival of other species ensures our own survival.
- In plain terms
- Saving other species saves us.
- What can you take from it?
- Guard biodiversity to protect humanity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Which species are most critical to human life?
- How can we balance development and ecosystem health?
Another view
Human survival also depends on technology and social systems, not only nature.
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