Appropriate Quote by Paul Driessen
“To block the construction of centralized power projects, as not being 'appropriate' or 'sustainable' is to condemn billions of people to continued poverty and disease-and millions to premature death.”
About This Quote
Condemning large projects as inappropriate or unsustainable can trap billions in poverty and disease, leading to premature death.
In simple terms: Rejecting projects can harm vulnerable populations.
Key Takeaway
Weigh costs of project rejection.
Themes
environment
poverty
health
policy
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
policy
analytical
When to use this quote
- infrastructure planning
- public health policy
- NGO advocacy
Key Concepts
sustainability
development economics
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist to balance sustainability and human needs?
- How can we ensure inclusive decision‑making?
A Different Perspective
Rejecting projects may protect ecosystems but harm people.
![“Had today's technophobic zealots [environmental activists] been in charge in previous centuries, we would have to roll human progress back to the Middle Ages - and beyond, since even fire, the wheel and organic farming pose risks, and none would have passed the "absolute safety" test the zealots…” quote by Paul Driessen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/97c/paul-driessen-50132_absolutes_had-today-s-technophobic-zealots-environ_937564.jpg)
![“A couple degrees warmer would be good for humanity and planet, especially with more plant-fertilizing carbon dioxide in the air. [...] But a couple degrees colder would bring serious adverse consequences for habitats, wildlife, agriculture and humanity."” quote by Paul Driessen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cbe/paul-driessen-50132_adverse_a-couple-degrees-warmer-would-be-good-fo_3071593.jpg)
![“[T]he appropriate form of address between man and man ought to be, not monsieur, sir, but fellow sufferer, compagnon de miseres.” quote by Arthur Schopenhauer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/be6/arthur-schopenhauer-226_addresses_t-he-appropriate-form-of-address-between_32897.jpg)
