Against the background of Israel’s relatively good macroeconomic situation, low unemployment, and moderate (but positive) growth, we are not required, as many other countries are, to deal with an immediate crisis. Therefore, we have the ability, but the obligation as well, to focus on dealing with the longer term challenges to the economy.
What one country or corporate does affects many other things in the country and the whole world. Global warming is a classical example. One day if we are not careful we will all disappear under the waves. So whatever we do we now must ensure that we do them in a sustainable manner. Polluting your backyard is not sustainable.