Climate Quote by Jeff Goodell
““We are already engineering the Earth’s operating system by dumping billions of tons of greenhouse gases into it every year. We’re just doing it badly. Why not get good at it?””
About This Quote
Human activity is unintentionally managing Earth’s climate, but we lack competence; we should strive to improve our stewardship.
In simple terms: We’re poorly managing Earth’s climate.
Key Takeaway
Learn to manage climate responsibly.
Themes
environment
technology
responsibility
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
analytical
critical
When to use this quote
- government
- industry
- individual actions
Key Concepts
climate engineering
policy
Questions to Reflect On
- What skills are needed for better climate management?
- Can we truly “engineer” nature?
