“Virtually all of the extremely important services that nature provides are completely ignored by conventional economics. The ozone layer, for example, shields… — David Suzuki Copy Share Image
This is suicidal... our home is the biosphere. That's a very thin layer of air, water and land where all life exists.… — David Suzuki Copy Share Image
With an estimated population of nine billion people by 2050, we cannot continue to consume resources at the same rate and maintain… — David Suzuki Copy Share Image
Pearl Harbor was the defining event in my life. It shaped who I am, and all of my hang-ups and my drives,… — David Suzuki Copy Share Image
The environment is so fundamental to our continued existence that it must transcend politics and become a central value of all members… — David Suzuki Copy Share Image
An educational system isn't worth a great deal if it teaches young people how to make a living but doesn't teach them… — David Suzuki Copy Share Image
I see a world in the future in which we understand that all life is related to us and we treat that… — David Suzuki Copy Share Image
“A balance between sustainable ecology and sustainable human life, on the one hand, and the unfettered drive for profit, on the other,… — David Suzuki Copy Share Image
Over and over, the economy has determined the extent of our response, but how much value does it place on breathable air,… — David Suzuki Copy Share Image
Every breath is a sacrament, an affirmation of our connection with all other living things, a renewal of our link with our… — David Suzuki Copy Share Image
“The economy — and the need to keep it strong and growing — has somehow become the most important aspect of modern… — David Suzuki Copy Share Image
We no longer see the world as a single entity. We've moved to cities and we think the economy is what gives… — David Suzuki Copy Share Image
My parents survived the Great Depression and brought me up to live within my means, save some for tomorrow, share and don't… — David Suzuki Copy Share Image
I see a world in the future in which we understand that all life is related to us and we treat that… — David Suzuki Copy Share Image
We are upsetting the atmosphere upon which all life depends. In the late 80s when I began to take climate change seriously,… — David Suzuki Copy Share Image
I read in 'Life' magazine that Asians had developed an operation to enlarge eyes, and I yearned to have this done. I… — David Suzuki Copy Share Image
For the first time since life appeared on earth, one species- us- is single-handedly altering the physical, chemical and biological nature of… — David Suzuki Copy Share Image
And that, quite simply, is the issue. We live in a finite world with finite resources. Although it may sometimes seem quite… — David Suzuki Copy Share Image
Because countries often have differing political and economic systems, agreements are needed to protect those invested in trade. — David Suzuki Copy Share Image
Over and over, we hear politicians say they can't spend our tax dollars on environmental protection when the economy is so fragile. — David Suzuki Copy Share Image
Aboriginal people are key because they have a different sense of where we belong and how we interact with nature. — David Suzuki Copy Share Image
We are upsetting the atmosphere upon which all life depends. In the late 80s when I began to take climate change seriously, we referred… — David Suzuki Copy Share Image
Treaties, agreements and organizations to help settle disputes may be necessary, but they often favor the interests of business over citizens. — David Suzuki Copy Share Image
Each of us now has 2.27 kg (5 lbs) of plastic embedded in our bodies. — David Suzuki Copy Share Image
Nature surrounds us, from parks and backyards to streets and alleyways. Next time you go out for a walk, tread gently and remember that… — David Suzuki Copy Share Image
The human brain had a vast memory storage. It made us curious and very creative. Those were the characteristics that gave us an advantage… — David Suzuki Copy Share Image
If we pollute the air, water and soil that keep us alive and well, and destroy the biodiversity that allows natural systems to function,… — David Suzuki Copy Share Image
The one thing I feel is very hopeful, however, is the overwhelming participation of women in the movement for change. — David Suzuki Copy Share Image
“As we distance ourselves further from the natural world, we are increasingly surrounded by and dependent on our own inventions. We become enslaved by… — David Suzuki Copy Share Image
Every breath is a sacrament, an affirmation of our connection with all other living things, a renewal of our link with our ancestors and… — David Suzuki Copy Share Image
