Capacity Quote by George Monbiot
“Development which has no regard for whom or what it harms is not development. It is the opposite of progress, damaging the Earth's capacity to support us and the rest of its living systems”
About This Quote
Source Article: The Dark Side of Development, 2020
Development that harms people or the planet is not true progress; it degrades Earth’s capacity to sustain life.
In simple terms: Harmful development is not progress; it damages ecosystems.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize sustainable, equitable development.
Themes
environment
ethics
development
progress
sustainability
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
analytical
call‑to‑action
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- resource extraction
- industrial projects
Key Concepts
ecology
social justice
policy
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we measure development without ecological cost?
- What policies can balance growth and planetary health?
A Different Perspective
May conflict with short‑term economic goals.
