If the market is left to sort matters out, social injustice will be heightened and suffering in the community will grow with the neglect the market fosters.
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Economic growth which strips out the planet’s ecosystems is not sustainable
Interpretation
What this quote means
Unsustainable economic growth harms the environment.
Helen Clark's quote emphasizes that economic growth should not come at the expense of the Earth's ecosystems. True sustainability requires a balance between development and the preservation of the environment, as neglecting the planet's health leads to long-term detriment for both nature and humanity.
Themes
SustainabilityEconomic GrowthEnvironmentEcosystemsNature
In practice
Example use cases
During a presentation on sustainable practices in business.
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