Nature is the most powerful force in the universe. It is all-embracing, it is all-encompassing. We are part of nature. But is there a boundary that separates humanity from nature? Is that border lying across our suburbs, dividing big city life and the small days of presence? Is it hidden in the woods we gaze upon through the window of a village cottage? Is it a silenced observer, an as-yet-unknown ally, or an expectant predator waiting for our civilization to self-destroy?
If that border exists, then who will emerge victorious? Whose eradication rate is higher? Approximately 30,000 species per year, about three per hour, are being driven to extinction. On the other side, in the event of a catastrophic apocalypse, it would take five years for the cities to look like a forest. In 20 years, the skyscrapers would come tumbling down, and in 200 years, the place would be completely colonized by trees. Besides, nature is constantly evolving, which means it would be able to reorganize dominated life forms to prevail if others become extinct.
Humanity is facing a significant challenge. We must acknowledge that we are not more powerful than nature, but rather just one of many life forms. Our intellect is our greatest asset, allowing us to understand the challenges we will encounter in the future. While we are not the decision-makers of nature, we are a part of it. We need to address ecological issues not because we want to, but because it is the only way to ensure our survival.
