Abuse Quote by Charles Eisenstein
“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
Source Book: The Ascent of Humanity, 2017
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.
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