Giving thanks for the everyday acts that sustain our future

It is not every day that we pause to think about sustainability. And when we do, it is not often that we notice, much less appreciate, the little things that quietly contribute to a better future. Whether the act is big or small, there is value in giving thanks not only for what these efforts are today, but for how they can shape tomorrow.

- By LEN AMADORA

Nature's everyday gifts

Nature has long cared for us without asking for anything in return. For that, there is so much to be grateful forfrom sunlight that powers solar panels to wind that turns turbines and lights homes, even in far-flung communities. Trees deserve mention, too. For as long as they are responsibly managed, urban trees offer shade, reduce heat, absorb carbon, produce oxygen, and support biodiversity. Forests also hold the soil together and help prevent floods and landslides. They work quietly, offering protection that many of us barely notice.

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