Even if I had money to invest I wouldn't invest it in oil…
“Even if I had money to invest I wouldn't invest it in oil companies - - or their bankers, suppliers, customers ... really that means the whole stock market. I'm not opposed to divestment, but I think by itself it won't get very far. The demand is still there, the fossil fuel infrastructure is still there. Where I would like to see our political energy go is to stop ecocide on a local and bioregional level. Each new energy project involves horrible abuse of mountaintops, groundwater, forests, etc., because all the easy resources have already been extracted.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Divestment alone won't end fossil fuel use; local, regional actions to stop ecological destruction are essential.
In simple terms: Divestment isn’t enough; focus on local ecological protection.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize local ecological stewardship.
Themes
environment
economics
activism
Mood
urgent
determined
Type
activist
practical
When to use this quote
- community planning
- local policy
- environmental activism
- resource management
Key Concepts
ecocide
bioregionalism
sustainable development
Questions to Reflect On
- What local actions can reduce ecological harm?
- How can communities resist ecocide effectively?
A Different Perspective
Divestment may be limited without broader systemic change.