Bottom Quote by David Suzuki
“Conserving energy and thus saving money, reducing consumption of unnecessary products and packaging and shifting to a clean-energy economy would likely hurt the bottom line of polluting industries, but would undoubtedly have positive effects for most of us.”
About This Quote
Source Book: 2018, “The Future We Choose”
Advocates energy conservation and clean energy despite short‑term economic costs to polluters.
In simple terms: Saving energy helps people despite industry losses.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize sustainability over profit.
Themes
environment
economics
energy
Mood
urgent
optimistic
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- home energy audits
- business strategy
- government regulation
- public education
Key Concepts
sustainability
policy change
Questions to Reflect On
- How can workers shift to green jobs?
- What incentives encourage clean‑energy adoption?
A Different Perspective
Transition may cause job loss in traditional sectors.
