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Our mission is, in truth, historic and world changing - to build, over the next fifty years and beyond, a global low carbon economy. And it is not overdramatic to say that the character and course of the coming century will be set by how we measure up to this challenge
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What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of transitioning to a low carbon economy to impact future generations.
Gordon Brown highlights the urgent mission of creating a global low carbon economy as a transformative challenge for the world. He suggests that the actions taken in the next fifty years will significantly influence the character and trajectory of the upcoming century, making it imperative for society to rise to this ecological challenge without overstating its importance.
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Low Carbon EconomyFutureChallengeGlobalEnvironment
In practice
Example use cases
During a climate change conference, this quote can inspire policymakers to commit to a sustainable future.
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