Climate Quote by Al Gore
“Pollution should never be the price of prosperity.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Change Address, Al Gore, 2006
Prosperity should not come at the expense of environmental health; economic growth must respect ecological limits.
In simple terms: Growth must respect the planet.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize sustainable development.
Themes
environment
economics
ethics
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
ethical
policy
When to use this quote
- policy making
- business strategy
- urban planning
- personal consumption
Key Concepts
sustainability
externalities
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we measure true prosperity?
- What policies incentivize green growth?
A Different Perspective
Balancing growth and ecology is politically and technically challenging.
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