“The possibility of moral progress rests on the fact that we can learn from our mistakes.” Karl Popper.

"For the first time in the history of the world, every human being is now subjected to contact with dangerous chemicals from the moment of conception until death." Rachel Carson.

“If you are gonna remove that hillside, you are gonna remove that hillside, it dosen’t matter how you do it.'“ Hayden Johnston, a local man.

"Behind every great fortune, there is a crime." Honoré de Balzac.

In Paris, we shook hands, pledged to reduce the gas,

Yet still, we debate if "ecocide" will come to pass.

Will we meet our goal, limit warming to 1.5 degrees,

Or watch as another Pacific town succumbs to the seas?

Unsustainable tourism refers to a form of travel and tourism that targets masses of visitors and prioritizes a short-term tourism plan with fast economic gains and visitor satisfaction over long-term social, cultural, and environmental sustainability. Rethinking the way the tourism industry operates is a pressing global concern where finding a balance between economic progress and environmental and cultural preservation becomes a challenge.