Climate Quote by Elizabeth May
“In the world of globalization, the fossil fuel masters of the universe who are digging up our boreal forest and our muskeg and scraping out the bitumen would rather have Canadians take all the risks - and then the oceans take the risks to ship it to refineries that they've already built in other countries rather than create jobs for Canadians here.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Action Forum, Toronto, 2019
Canada should bear the environmental risks of its own resource extraction rather than shifting them elsewhere.
In simple terms: Canada should keep its own risks.
Key Takeaway
Demand domestic responsibility for resource impacts.
Themes
environment
responsibility
policy
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- energy projects
- policy making
- public advocacy
Key Concepts
climate justice
resource management
economic sovereignty
Questions to Reflect On
- How can Canada create green jobs?
- What policies ensure fair risk distribution?
A Different Perspective
Balancing economic growth with environmental protection is challenging.
