Conventional economic theory... counts the depletion of resources as the accumulation of wealth.
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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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the urgent need to limit global warming to prevent catastrophic consequences for humanity and the planet.
Mark Lynas stresses the critical importance of taking action against climate change to prevent a mass extinction event that could surpass the historical Permian extinction. He highlights that limiting global temperature rise to two degrees Celsius is essential to safeguarding both human civilization and the environment, underscoring the gravity of the climate crisis and the necessity for immediate response.
Themes
Climate ChangeGlobal WarmingMass ExtinctionHumanityEnvironment
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about climate policy, this quote can be used to stress the importance of international cooperation.
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