Air Quote by Severn Cullis-Suzuki
“Clean air and clean ocean, you can't translate that into money if you look at the cost to health, cost to fishery industry.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Earth Summit, 1992
Environmental health outweighs monetary value; clean air and oceans are essential for life and economies.
In simple terms: Nature’s health is priceless.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize ecological protection.
Themes
environment
health
economics
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
advocacy
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- business planning
- community activism
Key Concepts
sustainability
externalities
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies can balance profit and planet?
- How can individuals reduce ecological footprints?
A Different Perspective
Economic interests often dominate decisions.
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