Rain Quote by Judith D. Schwartz
““Every field that’s turned into a parking lot or industrial park means more water siphoned off into gutters and culverts and less water in the ground. Land that’s dried out and lost its soil carbon to oxidation means that rain, unable to soak in, cascades across the surface and into the waste stream. Eventually all that water flows off to the sea. One consequence is that we’re wasting perfectly good water at a time when many places are experiencing water shortages.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Environmental Conference, 2020
Urban development reduces soil infiltration, leading to water waste and ecological harm.
In simple terms: Parking lots waste water.
Key Takeaway
Promote green infrastructure.
Themes
environment
water management
urban planning
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
environmental
educational
When to use this quote
- city zoning
- stormwater design
- agricultural land use
Key Concepts
hydrology
soil carbon
sustainability
Questions to Reflect On
- How can cities redesign spaces to retain water?
- What policies could protect soil carbon?
A Different Perspective
Economic growth often prioritizes development over ecology.
