Biodiversity Quote by Louie Psihoyos
“At the end of the century, humans will look back at our impact on the planet and World War II will be a footnote compared to us presiding over the largest loss of biodiversity since a meteor hit the planet sixty-five million years ago.”
About This Quote
Source Documentary: Earthlings, 2005
Human activity now threatens biodiversity more than any past event, eclipsing even major wars.
In simple terms: Human impact outweighs wars.
Prioritize environmental protection.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- conservation projects
- education
- business strategy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions can individuals take?
- How can policy shift priorities?
Economic growth often conflicts with conservation goals.