Barriers Quote by Dale Jamieson
“When it comes to climate change it's all the usual barriers: greed, mendacity, ignorance, short-sightedness and so on, manifest in the extreme power of corporations, the weakness of government, and the indifference of citizens.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Ethics and the Environment, 2015
The statement lists common obstacles to climate action, including corporate power, weak government, and public apathy.
In simple terms: Identifies barriers to climate change mitigation.
Key Takeaway
Address systemic and societal obstacles.
Themes
environment
ethics
politics
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
call to action
analysis
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- public education
- corporate regulation
- community initiatives
Key Concepts
corporate influence
government inertia
public indifference
short-term thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives can shift corporate behavior?
- How can citizens be mobilized?
A Different Perspective
Overcoming entrenched interests is difficult.
