CLEAN : 'Humanity has become a weapon of mass extinction' warns UN chief

The transcript discusses the detrimental effects of unchecked economic growth on the environment, highlighting humanity's role in mass extinction and the misuse of nature. It warns of the severe consequences of these actions, equating them to committing suicide by proxy.

What does the phrase 'committing suicide by proxy' mean in the context of environmental issues?

What actions can be taken to reverse the negative impacts mentioned in the text?