Nowadays the most important task is the environmental protection of our planet for future generations. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

 Nowadays the most important task is the environmental protection of our planet for future generations. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?   

The contemporary public discourse is aligned with the view that prioritises preserving the planet for the succeeding generations. Several politicians and environmentalists endure this opinion though some are quite cynical about this concern and term it ridiculous.

The dizzying speed at which the natural resources are being exploited, many have started feeling that the day is not far when the habitants of this planet will become bereft of naturally occurring minerals, rendering perpetuation of development in the future impossible, making things extremely burdensome for those who will populate this planet in the time to come. This makes it imperative for the current generation to take steps  now before it is too late, which may force the future inhabitants to suffer and survive in extremely harsh conditions.

Moreover, the environmental pollution is already at alarming levels, and many fear that the situations will exacerbate, and the planet will become inhospitable, if nothing is done right away. There is a good chance that the upcoming generations  will have to struggle to breathe clean air, and find clean drinking water, the basic necessities of life. Thus, it is highly desirable to put the things in order for the sake of the children.

However, a lobby of skeptical strongly feels that every generation has faced its own set of challenges, and has found ways to surmount those. Hence, the current generation should focus on their own stumbling blocks and continue development, only accelerating it will create venues and mechanisms to not only address the current set of problems but also find ways to support the future.

Overall, controversies apart, I completely concur with the statement and feel preserving the environment for the next generation is a task of paramount importance. Since the damage being done  may be irreversible later.