But that goal may be the greatest challenge facing not only our generation, but for generations to come. The question of why should we care about the environment, especially when others will not, is one that will never disappear. The common logic states that if one person begins to conserve gas or water, someone else would simply take advantage of the extra supply and use it for themselves. Thus no one has an incentive to change their current habits until all the resources are used up. Such a phenomenon has a name: the tragedy of the commons. Perhaps a change in mindset is also necessary to tackle this problem as well. In the tragedy of the commons, each person believes that the resources rightfully belong to him: mine, not theirs. Instead, a more sustainable mindset would say: “not mine, not theirs, but ours.” The Earth is not owned by any one entity or institution, but is shared amongst all peoples. After all, what good is owning the Earth when climate change and pollution has destroyed everything worth living for? As a species, we must come together not as citizens of different nations, but as citizens of the Earth, to protect our home for the present and for posterity . And if all the moral arguments fail to convince you, then perhaps another human emotion will. Investing in efforts against climate change will be lucrative in the future. As the world begins to realize the magnitude of the danger that climate change poses, more and more money will be poured into research and projects that can salvage what will be left of the environment. Humans are an inventive species, after all. There will always be ways forward, just some lead to better conclusions than others.
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