Caring Quote by Naomi Klein
“Thing that we wanted to do was redefine what a green job was, what a climate job was. We said: "Wait a minute. There's all these people out there who are doing low-carbon work." It's not just guys in hard hats putting up solar panels. Teaching is low carbon. Caring for the sick is low carbon. Daycare is a green workplace. Overwhelmingly, this is work that is done by women, overwhelmingly women of color, on the frontlines of austerity clawbacks.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Justice Conference, 2020
Green jobs span many sectors, especially low‑carbon work often done by women and people of color, highlighting intersectional climate justice.
In simple terms: Green work includes teaching, care, and more, often by marginalized groups.
Key Takeaway
Value and support low‑carbon roles across all fields.
Themes
climate justice
green jobs
intersectionality
equity
Mood
advocacy
inspirational
Type
policy
social justice
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community organizing
- education
- healthcare
Key Concepts
sustainable development
social justice
labor rights
gender equity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure fair wages for low‑carbon work?
- What policies uplift women of color in green sectors?
A Different Perspective
Recognition alone doesn’t solve systemic inequities.
