Carbon Quote by Natalie Bennett
““Whatever we make, or invent, or build, is with us forever; we cannot throw it away. The methan and carbon diocide we put into the atmosphere will have effects, just like the nitrogen and phospate we flush into our rivers. They will end up impacting on human and more-than-human bodies, and lives. So the first question is 'should we be doing this?' That must replace the standard 20th-century question: 'can we make a profit from doing this?””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Action Summit, 2021
The speaker argues that environmental impacts of production are permanent, urging a shift from profit‑driven decisions to ethical considerations about planetary health.
In simple terms: Production harms persist; prioritize ethics over profit.
Key Takeaway
Adopt sustainable practices and ethical decision‑making.
Themes
environment
ethics
technology
policy
future generations
Mood
urgent
concerned
Type
activist
inspirational
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- product design
- regulatory frameworks
- public awareness
- education
Key Concepts
sustainability
long‑term impact
responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can profit be aligned with sustainability?
- What policies can enforce ethical production?
A Different Perspective
Profit motives often dominate corporate choices.
