If we are to save humanity and the planet from the worst mass extinction of all time, worse even than that at the end of the Permian, we must stop at two degrees.
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Conventional economic theory... counts the depletion of resources as the accumulation of wealth.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote critiques traditional economic views that mistake resource depletion for wealth accumulation.
Mark Lynas highlights a fundamental flaw in conventional economic theory, which equates the reduction of natural resources with the generation of wealth. This perspective can lead to harmful practices that prioritize short-term gains over long-term sustainability, ultimately disregarding the consequences of depleting the planet's resources.
Themes
EconomicsResourcesWealthSustainabilityDepletionTheory
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about sustainable development at a conference.
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