It is a recognizable fact that humans depend on the Earth to maintain and support life, therefore, as Cairns discusses, a āmutualistic, harmonious relationship with nature systemsā is a must (Cairns, 81).Ā David W. Orr and John Cairns Jr. through their respected articles agree that sustainability is a necessary action but one that might not be solved within the next few generations.Ā Nevertheless, the framing of sustainable ideas is extremely plausible for our generation.Ā If framing of sustainability and effective measure are put in place then ā Homo sapiens might be an exception [to extinction] if it uses reason coupled with a vastly improved level of environmental literacy (Cairns, 81). Article eleven explains in great detail the harm of todayās technological life and the ignorance of the wealthy/ developed countries; if these parties and means of living continue the planet will not have the capacity to replace them. To utilize both Orrās and Cairnās chains of thought, itās key that wealthy, industrially nations begin to find ways that will make the most of the benefits of sustainable technological improvements while making sure that the undesirable environmental effects are reduced. Ā
The idea of undertaking such a change seems very overwhelming; this is where Orrās article becomes relevant. The idea of abolishing slavery was also an overwhelming situation, yet Lincoln laid the groundwork and thus we now live in a country free of slavery. If we begin to lay the groundwork for sustainability we will eventually have a mutualistic relationship with the environment. Anything that involves changing our way of life is often a struggle but many times the end result favors future endeavors. We cannot be blind to the needs of our descendents, they too need the benefits of the natural world, and thus it is up to this generation to start making improvements. There is no time like the present to start a worldwide revolution.Ā
