We've been talking a lot recently about local sustainability issues here at DTE - we've shared our thoughts, we've shared what other local bloggers have said, and we've made you aware of how some of our local politicians feel about it.  But we'd like to hear what you think.  What is sustainability to you?  Why do you care about sustainability? And thus, why do you support DTE by clicking on our stories each day?  We'd like to be able to compile the answers and post them next week for our Friday Quote.  Please leave a comment below, email us (Under Bloggers), Facebook us, or Twitter us.  Since we've been talking so much about sustainability, we were recently put to task with finding or coming up with what we though is the best definition.  Admittedly we'd like to come up with our own that takes into account local issues (and we will), but in the meantime, here's today's Friday Quote -  and what we think is the best definition out there - simple and to the point:
Sustainability - "Meeting today's needs without compromising those of tomorrow"

To get you thinking about it, one of our favorite resources for environmental news and education, the Sightline Institute, recently ran a pledge drive where they asked supporters these very questions.  Here are some of the answers:

• Because I care about what we’re leaving future generations.
• Because Sightline provides the all-important data needed to help make good decisions. Vision, passion, rational thought…
• Because I want my kids to be able to walk through the forests I did when I was growing up.
• Because I support Sightline’s model for social change and the long-term view.
• Because I care about social justice.
• Because we are all storytellers weaving a narrative; because Sightline is scrupulously data-driven and helps support the narrative we need to make change. It’s not enough to be well-intentioned, you have to be right.
• Because I want there to be something left.

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