Romans 8:18-21 (NIV)
18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
19 The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed.
20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope
21 that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.

When we as humans receive our ultimate liberation, then all will be set free. When we sin it never just affects us, there are always others involved. Adam and Eve sinned and the whole creation was rocked!! Paul uses some unusual language to help us understand how intertwined our lives are with creation. Did you notice? "The creation itself waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed." Paul gives life to this called creation. I do not advocate a new age type "energy" however, Paul is using human attributes to describe what is going on in this place called earth. God made this place and the Lord loves it all, and is redeeming all of it. Yes, God loves us more and gave His Son to reconcile us to Himself. The benefit though is to all creation. When we sin it affects others, on the positive side when we do deeds of righteousness that also affects others. We must wait along with creation in eager anticipation for Christ's coming to gather us unto Himself and rescue the whole place.