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If we continue to exploit natural resources without considering the long-term environmental consequences, we will jeopardize the planet’s ability to sustain future generations.

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Sentence

Narrator

If we continue to exploit natural resources without considering the long-term environmental consequences, we will jeopardize the planet’s ability to sustain future generations.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving a Warning

Unless we change our ways, continued exploitation of natural resources will endanger the planet.

Making an Argument

The unsustainable use of natural resources poses a significant threat to future generations; we must act now.

Presenting a Report

Our analysis shows that if current trends continue, the planet's capacity to support life will be severely compromised.

Engaging in Debate

I disagree; if we don't consider the long-term effects, we risk irreversible damage to the environment.

Rephrased versions

Formal

The continued exploitation of natural resources without regard for long-term environmental consequences will inevitably compromise the planet's capacity to sustain future generations.

Casual

If we keep using up natural resources without thinking about the future, we'll mess up the planet for everyone.

Simpler English

Using up natural resources without thinking about the environment will hurt the planet.

Phrases to learn

exploit natural resources

To use natural resources in a way that is not sustainable or that causes harm.

jeopardize the planet

To put the planet at risk of harm or destruction.