Is the goal of environmentalism to maximize the health of the environment, or to maximize the health of the environment experienced by the average person?

(I think both are valid goals, but they can lead to very different conclusions)

Is the goal of environmentalism to maximize the health of the environment, or to maximize the health of the environment experienced by the average person?

(I think both are valid goals, but they can lead to very different conclusions)

https://x.com/TheGattoniCelli/status/1796949964804747335

The goal of environmentalism should be to foster sustainable growth for humanity. If we believe economic growth is net good for the average person then we should strive to grow but in a way that prevents resource depletion for further generations. Conservationism is preservation and restoration of existing biomes.