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FALL 2023 · voice 31
Are we ready for a
sustainable
future?
WRITTEN BY RANA AFIFI (1075673)
n a world plagued by press- Amidst the growing urgency of
ing environmental and social addressing sustainability, a criti-
I issues, the concept of sustainabil- cal consideration arises: Are human
ity has emerged as a beacon of hope. beings responsible enough to maintain
Sustainability, at its core, refers to a certain lifestyle or behavior for an
the ability to coexist on Earth over extended period? The challenges we
an extended period, but the question face require a collective commitment
remains: How sustainable are we in our to sustainable living. It is no longer suf-
social, economic, and environmental ficient to approach sustainability as a
endeavors? distant goal but rather as an imperative
Central to the pursuit of sustainabil- that demands immediate and concerted
ity is the understanding that these three action.
realms are inherently interconnected. Education plays a crucial role in
Our social well-being is intimately paving the path towards sustainabil-
tied to the economic choices we make, ity. Individuals need to comprehend
which in turn have a direct impact on the causes, effects, and potential solu-
the environment. The actions we take tions associated with sustainability.
today ripple through time, shaping the However, the advent of social media has
future for generations to come. brought both benefits and challenges
