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I think I hear the voice of an environmentalist. Why stop…

“I think I hear the voice of an environmentalist. Why stop with Alaska, however. Why don't we depopulate Montana, Idaho, Washington, Colorado the California and turn them back into pristine land masses as well. You can't have enough pristine land masses - that's my view.” quote by Steven Pearlstein
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“I think I hear the voice of an environmentalist. Why stop with Alaska, however. Why don't we depopulate Montana, Idaho, Washington, Colorado the California and turn them back into pristine land masses as well. You can't have enough pristine land masses - that's my view.”

Steven Pearlstein

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Advocates extreme environmental preservation by eliminating populations in multiple states

In simple terms: Calls for depopulating states to restore nature

Key Takeaway

Question ethics of mass depopulation

Themes

environmentalism extremism population control

Mood

critical provocative

Type

political controversial

When to use this quote

  • policy debates
  • environmental activism

Key Concepts

sustainability human rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is preservation worth human cost?
  • What alternatives exist?
A Different Perspective

Ignores human impact on ecosystems

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