Climate Quote by John McCain
“Our nation has both an obligation and self-interest in facing head-on the serious environmental, economic and national security threat posed by global warming.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Senate Climate Change Hearing, 2008
The nation must confront climate change for environmental, economic, and security reasons.
In simple terms: Address climate change for multiple national interests.
Act on climate for security and economy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government policy
- business strategy
- community planning
- education curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies best balance economy and environment?
- How can citizens influence national security through climate action?
Political disagreement may stall action.