We can believe in the future and work to achieve it and preserve it, or we can whirl blindly on, behaving as if one day there will be no children to inherit our legacy. The choice is ours; the earth is in balance.
In his book "Earth in the Balance," Al Gore emphasizes the importance of envisioning a sustainable future and taking proactive steps to ensure its realization. He suggests that humanity has the power to shape what is to come, but this requires conscious effort towards environmental preservation and responsible stewardship of the earth.
Gore warns against complacency, suggesting that acting carelessly may lead to a future where no children will benefit from the world we leave behind. Ultimately, he underscores the necessity of making deliberate choices to maintain the natural balance of the earth for future generations.
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