The country's leadership made a decision that focused on immediate benefits. This short-term plan was popular at first because it seemed to solve problems quickly. However, it ignored the long-term effects.
The negative consequences of this decision started to appear over time. The environment was damaged, and future economic opportunities were lost. People began to realize that the easy path was actually very costly.
Some believed the leaders responsible for the decision might escape criticism by blaming others or by focusing on the initial, temporary success. They avoided taking responsibility for the bigger issues they had created.
However, the rest of the country could not escape the reality of the situation. Citizens understood that they had to address the damage. They started demanding better plans that considered the well-being of future generations.