In the broadest possible sense, sustainability refers to the ability of something to maintain or "sustain" itself over time. In the past decade, sustainability has been a topic of interest all around the world. It has been discussed everywhere - from the grocer’s to meetings at the UN with some of the world's most powerful people.
Since the industrial revolution began in the year 1760, the CO2 levels of the world have risen more than 30%. This means that the concentration of CO2 in our atmosphere is higher than it ever has been. Every single day, and everywhere we are reminded of how climate changes negatively affect our planet. You see melting ice, rising sea levels, and wildfires occurring more and more often.
Despite seeing an increase in the effects of global climate changes, people’s views on sustainability are still divided.
The question remains. Is sustainability that important?
Some would argue that we should do everything in our power for the earth to be sustainable. If not for us, then for our children and grandchildren. Meanwhile, others are deciding not to bring children to the world at all, due to the possibly harmful climate changes. It is even argued that it is too late for sustainability and that we have a possible extinction ahead of us.
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