Uncertainty about the future, meeting subsistence needs, environmental and political sentiments, and environmentalist views focused on overpopulation and excessive consumption are cited as the main causes.
“Will the area where we live remain habitable?”: Four in 10 young people hesitate to have children due to climate change
Thursday, 30 April 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.
