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One could argue environmentalism is a fundamentally conservative position, making today's politics a bit odd. | One could argue environmentalism is a fundamentally conservative position, making today's politics a bit odd. | ||
==Generational conflict== | |||
Even though the claim that the environment needs to be maintained for human survival has some merit to it, to avoid a generational conflict between younger and older generations, there is a trade-off to be made between ensuring current social harmony and creating a livable future of the offspring. This trade-off does not have a simple solution though due to the risks involved. Perhaps this conflict could be dismissed due to the uncertainties involved. | Even though the claim that the environment needs to be maintained for human survival has some merit to it, to avoid a generational conflict between younger and older generations, there is a trade-off to be made between ensuring current social harmony and creating a livable future of the offspring. This trade-off does not have a simple solution though due to the risks involved. Perhaps this conflict could be dismissed due to the uncertainties involved. | ||