Attention Quote by Robert Redford
“I think there was something that made us not pay attention to climate change. Something that was up there. There was a saying when we were trying to pay attention to the environment that people used this phrase NIMBY - not in my back yard. People were saying, ‘I don’t care, it is not in my back yard.’ But now it’s in everyone’s back yard.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Environmental summit, 1992
He notes the shift from ignoring climate change to recognizing it as a universal threat, critiquing the NIMBY mindset.
In simple terms: People now see climate change affects everyone.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge shared responsibility for the environment.
Themes
environment
climate
responsibility
Mood
reflective
urgent
Type
activist
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community projects
- education campaigns
Key Concepts
NIMBY
collective action
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions can you take locally?
- How can you influence others to care?
A Different Perspective
Changing attitudes can be slow and face resistance.
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