Accelerate Quote by Paul Hawken
“Class of 2009: you are going to have to figure out what it means to be a human being on Earth at a time when every living system is declining, and the rate of decline is accelerating. Kind of a mind-boggling situation... but not one peer-reviewed paper published in the last thirty years can refute that statement.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "Regeneration" (2017)
Humanity must confront accelerating ecological decline, despite scientific denial, and act responsibly.
In simple terms: Earth's decline is accelerating.
Key Takeaway
Act against ecological decline.
Themes
environment
responsibility
urgency
Mood
urgent
hopeful
Type
activist
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy
- education
- activism
- business strategy
Key Concepts
ecology
systems thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions can you take?
- How can you influence others?
A Different Perspective
Denial and inertia hinder progress.
