By: Aliyah Awan of Grade 7D – Euclid
They say we don’t inherit the earth from our ancestors, but we borrow it from our future.
If that’s true, then right now, we are caretakers of a world that isn’t exactly ours. When we look at the plastic in our oceans and the heat of our summers, we have to ask ourselves: what condition will this planet be in when we hand it back?
Being environmentally aware isn’t a big phrase, but it’s found in the small actions we make every day—daily choices that define our character. Whether it’s bringing a reusable water bottle instead of bringing a single-use one or the sudden curiosity to find out where our food comes from.
To be a citizen of this earth, we need to understand that we aren’t any different from nature; we are part of it. When we protect a local garden or save a gallon of water, we aren’t just helping in saving the planet, but we also ensure that the children of the future have clean air to breathe, the ability to still climb trees, and the wonder at the same stars we see tonight.
We are carrying a loan that is priceless. Let’s make sure that when the time comes to return it, we hand back a world that is cleaner, brighter, and better than the world we picked up.
“One of the selected writers for April, highlighting the theme: Earth, Environment, and Responsibility.”