The whole of the 20th century has always put the car at the center. So by putting the pedestrian first, you create these livable places, I think, with more attraction and interest and character.
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Any difficulties which the world faces today will be as nothing compared to the full effects which global warming will have on the world-wide economy.
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What this quote means
Global warming poses significant future challenges that far outweigh current difficulties.
This quote by Prince Charles emphasizes the impending threats of global warming, suggesting that the economic and social challenges we face today are trivial in comparison to the severe consequences that climate change will impose on the global economy. It warns of an urgent need for action to mitigate these future effects, highlighting the long-term impact of environmental issues on human societies and economies.
Themes
Global WarmingEconomyClimate ChangeEnvironmentFuture Challenges
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a speech about climate action to underscore the urgency of addressing global warming.
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If you think about the impact of climate change, [it should be how] a doctor would deal with the problem. A scientific hypothesis is tested to absolute destruction, but medicine can't wait. If a doctor sees a child with a fever, he can't wait for [endless] tests. He has to act on what is there. The risk of delay is so enormous that we can't wait until we are absolutely sure the patient is dying.
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We might be more inclined to think about the longer term if we were more aware of what is happening around us. Perhaps daily weather forecasts could include a few basic facts about the Earth's vital signs or details of where climate change is increasing the likelihood of damaging weather?
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The sustainability revolution will, hopefully, be the third major social and economic turning point in human history, following the Neolithic Revolution - moving from hunter-gathering to farming - and the Industrial Revolution
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It is now 14 years since I first suggested that organic farming might have some benefits and ought to be taken seriously. I shall never forget the vehemence of the reaction.. much of it coming from the sort of people who regard agriculture as an industrial process, with production as the sole yardstick of success.
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