Carbon Quote by Lyndon B. Johnson
“An unfolding technology has increased our economic strength and added to the convenience of our lives. But that same technology-we know now-carries danger with it. From the great smoke stacks of industry and from the exhausts of motors and machines, 130 million tons of soot, carbon and grime settle over the people and shroud the Nation's cities each year. From towns, factories, and stockyards, wastes pollute our rivers and streams, endangering the waters we drink and use.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: State of the Union Address, Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965
Technological progress brings prosperity but also environmental harm, creating pollution that threatens health and ecosystems.
In simple terms: Progress brings pollution.
Key Takeaway
Balance growth with environmental protection.
Themes
environment
technology
health
policy
sustainability
Mood
concerned
urgent
reflective
Type
political
environmental
warning
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- regulatory reform
- clean energy adoption
- community activism
Key Concepts
industrialization
externalities
public health
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we reap benefits without harming nature?
- What policies best curb industrial waste?
A Different Perspective
Economic gains can mask long‑term ecological costs.
