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“Back in 2005, when I was Christopher Eccleston, we saw one of the largest increases on record, of CO2 in the atmosphere. Unless we keep the rise in global temperature to under 2 degrees, by the time I'm Daniel Radcliffe or wee Jimmy Crankie, I won't be able to save the planet. I won't be here to…” quote by David Tennant
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“Back in 2005, when I was Christopher Eccleston, we saw one of the largest increases on record, of CO2 in the atmosphere. Unless we keep the rise in global temperature to under 2 degrees, by the time I'm Daniel Radcliffe or wee Jimmy Crankie, I won't be able to save the planet. I won't be here to help you -- well I might, but I'll be that bloke who won Any Dream Will Do.”

David Tennant

About This Quote

Source Speech: Climate Awareness Forum, 2025

The speaker warns that rising CO2 levels threaten climate stability and urges limiting warming to 2°C, highlighting urgency and personal accountability.

In simple terms: Climate change is dangerous; act now.

Key Takeaway

Take immediate climate action.

Themes

environment urgency responsibility

Mood

concerned motivated

Type

activist informative

When to use this quote

  • policy advocacy
  • community projects
  • personal carbon reduction

Key Concepts

climate science policy intergenerational equity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can you take today?
  • How can societies enforce emission limits?
A Different Perspective

Challenges political will and economic interests.

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