“Most North Americans know that human-caused global warming is real, even if political leaders don't always reflect or act on that knowledge.”
Knowledge
“If America wants to retain its position as a global power, its president must listen to the people and show strong leadership at this turning point in human history.”
HistoryAll Quotes by David Suzuki
“Hydraulic fracturing requires massive amounts of water. Disposing of the toxic wastewater, as well as accidental spills, can contaminate drinking water and harm human health.”
Health“Education has failed in a very serious way to convey the most important lesson science can teach: skepticism.”
Education“The damage that climate change is causing and that will get worse if we fail to act goes beyond the hundreds of thousands of lives, homes and businesses lost, ecosystems destroyed, species driven to extinction, infrastructure smashed and people inconvenienced.”
Change“Global trade has advantages. For starters, it allows those of us who live through winter to eat fresh produce year-round. And it provides economic benefits to farmers who grow that food.”
Food“We can't blame children for occupying themselves with Facebook rather than playing in the mud. Our society doesn't put a priority on connecting with nature. In fact, too often we tell them it's dirty and dangerous.”
Nature“If we have any hope of finding ways for seven billion people to live well on planet with finite resources, we have to learn to use our resources efficiently. Plastic bags are neither efficient nor environmentally friendly.”
Hope“If America wants to retain its position as a global power, its president must listen to the people and show strong leadership at this turning point in human history.”
History“As parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts we need to start getting out into nature with the young people in our lives. Families play a key role in getting kids outside.”
Nature“The failure of world leaders to act on the critical issue of global warming is often blamed on economic considerations.”
Failure“Conserving energy and thus saving money, reducing consumption of unnecessary products and packaging and shifting to a clean-energy economy would likely hurt the bottom line of polluting industries, but would undoubtedly have positive effects for most of us.”
Positive“The government's desire to expand global trade may be understandable, but we mustn't give away too much. We must tell our elected representatives to at least delay the Canada-China FIPA until it has been examined more thoroughly, and to reconsider the inclusion of investor-state arbitration mechanisms in all trade deals.”
Government“In the environmental movement, every time you lose a battle it's for good, but our victories always seem to be temporary and we keep fighting them over and over again.”
Environmental“If we pollute the air, water and soil that keep us alive and well, and destroy the biodiversity that allows natural systems to function, no amount of money will save us.”
Money“Doing all we can to combat climate change comes with numerous benefits, from reducing pollution and associated health care costs to strengthening and diversifying the economy by shifting to renewable energy, among other measures.”
Change“Treaties, agreements and organizations to help settle disputes may be necessary, but they often favor the interests of business over citizens.”
Business“For the sake of our health, our children and grandchildren and even our economic well-being, we must make protecting the planet our top priority.”
Health“Outright bans on plastic bags may not be the best solution, but education and incentives to get people to stop using them are necessary.”
Education“We must reinvent a future free of blinders so that we can choose from real options.”
Future“The human brain now holds the key to our future. We have to recall the image of the planet from outer space: a single entity in which air, water, and continents are interconnected. That is our home.”
Future