To what extent should economic planning be influenced by the need of environmental conservation?

Question

To what extent should economic planning be influenced by the need of environmental conservation?

Answer 1

The economy is a subset of the environment, therefore all economic activity is dependent on available resources and a functioning biosphere.

- or - colloquially

The stock market is a giant Ponzi scheme based on the future value of resources.

Answer 2

Since economics activity (production and consumption) affects environment negative way for benefit of current generations by the cost of future generations - our goal is to make it more fair for those who will come after us.