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“In a world where profit is consistently put before both people and the planet, climate economics has everything to do with ethics and morality.” quote by Naomi Klein
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“In a world where profit is consistently put before both people and the planet, climate economics has everything to do with ethics and morality.”

Naomi Klein

About This Quote

Source Book: This Changes Everything, 2014

Profit‑first thinking ignores ethical responsibilities to people and planet; climate economics must incorporate morality.

In simple terms: Profit alone harms ethics and climate.

Key Takeaway

Integrate ethics into economic decisions.

Themes

environment ethics economics justice

Mood

critical hopeful

Type

analytical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • business strategy
  • activism

Key Concepts

sustainable development moral economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What ethical standards should guide profit?
  • How can businesses balance profit and planet?
A Different Perspective

Economic growth can conflict with ecological limits.

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