Wendell Berry...the care of the earth is our most ancient and most worthy and, after all, our most pleasing responsibility. To cherish what remains of it, and to foster its renewal, is our only legitimate hope.
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“To cherish what remains of it, and to foster its renewal, is our only legitimate hope.” This quote from the environmentalist Rachel Carson helps us understand the importance of environmentalism. By taking care of our planet, we are giving future generations a place to call home. We are preserving the natural beauty of the world and making it a better place.
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