We have already exceeded the planetary boundary for freshwater. Even so, we continue to act as if water is something that will be there forever. It is dangerous creative accounting: spending what we no longer have. Opinion by Sílvia Moutinho
We are spending water that no longer exists
Tuesday, 21 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.
