How do Ruskin's ideas apply to modern sustainability?
My arguments against the relentless exploitation of nature and the production of disposable goods hold significant relevance today. The 'progress' that pollutes our skies and rivers, and the endless accumulation of objects without regard for their origin or ultimate fate, are precisely the ills I warned against. A truly sustainable future requires an ethical framework that values the inherent worth of natural resources and the mindful creation of lasting, beautiful things.
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