So it is fair to ask, why not address the threat of…
![“So it is fair to ask, why not address the threat of climate change when it is still possible? Asad Rehman, of the international environmental group Friends of the Earth, who was in New York for the climate march, told me, “If we can find the trillions [of dollars] we’re finding for conflict…” quote by Amy Goodman](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/84c/amy-goodman-19343_addresses_so-it-is-fair-to-ask-why-not-address-the_2871684.png)
“So it is fair to ask, why not address the threat of climate change when it is still possible? Asad Rehman, of the international environmental group Friends of the Earth, who was in New York for the climate march, told me, “If we can find the trillions [of dollars] we’re finding for conflict whether there’s been the invasion in Iraq or Afghanistan or now the conflict in Syria, then we can find the kind of money that’s required for the transformation that will deliver clean, renewable energy.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Advocates redirecting massive military spending toward climate action, highlighting political will and financial feasibility.
In simple terms: Spend war money on clean energy.
Key Takeaway
Reallocate funds for climate solutions.
Themes
environment
politics
budgeting
Mood
urgent
hopeful
Type
activist
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- activism
- budget planning
- public advocacy
Key Concepts
resource reallocation
global justice
Questions to Reflect On
- What would happen if defense budgets were cut for climate?
- Who decides the value of money?
A Different Perspective
Political resistance and entrenched interests can block reallocation.