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“As an environmental scientist, I think our first need is to feed and shelter and nurture. That has always required the exploitation of plant life, and it always will.” quote by Hope Jahren
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“As an environmental scientist, I think our first need is to feed and shelter and nurture. That has always required the exploitation of plant life, and it always will.”

Hope Jahren

About This Quote

Human survival depends on exploiting plants, a practice that will likely continue.

In simple terms: We must use plants for food and shelter.

Key Takeaway

Seek sustainable exploitation.

Themes

environment sustainability ethics

Mood

concerned thoughtful

Type

environmental philosophical

When to use this quote

  • agriculture
  • urban planning
  • conservation policy

Key Concepts

resource use ecological balance

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can we meet needs without harming ecosystems?
  • What alternatives exist to plant exploitation?
A Different Perspective

Sustainable methods may be hard to implement.

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