Activity Quote by Martin O'Malley
“To those who say climate change is not caused by human activity or that addressing it will harm the economy, let's encourage them to go to college, too, and to study physics and to study economics, but for the rest of us, let's get to work.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Action Address, 2022
Encourage skeptics to educate themselves through college studies in physics and economics, while the rest of us take practical climate action.
In simple terms: Educate skeptics, act on climate change.
Key Takeaway
Learn, then act on climate issues.
Themes
climate change
education
action
economics
Mood
urgent
motivational
Type
environmental
educational
When to use this quote
- college courses
- public workshops
- community projects
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
science literacy
policy
activism
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take locally to combat climate change?
- How can you motivate others to learn about climate science?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone will pursue education; immediate action may be needed before consensus.
