We cannot turn back the clock to when nature existed without us. The fate of the biosphere and our civilization are intertwined. We will thrive – or collapse – together. Our old solutions – which address only environmental conservation or short-term human gains – are no longer enough. We need innovative approaches to guide our civilization toward a sustainable future. We must also develop a new ethic and collective purpose, one that recognizes us as stewards of human and planetary well-being.
J. Foley @ NY Times Room for Debate
