Dangerous climate change... It's important not to be alarmist but it is very important to be alarmed
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We are living as if we had three planets' worth of resources to live with rather than just one. We need to cut by about two-thirds our ecological footprint. For that we need one planet farming as well as one planet living - one planet farming which minimises the impact on the environment of food production and consumption, and which maximises its contribution to renewal of the natural environment
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What this quote means
We are consuming resources at an unsustainable rate and need to drastically reduce our ecological impact.
This quote by David Miliband highlights the urgent need to recognize our limited natural resources and the necessity to align our lifestyle and farming practices with sustainable principles. He emphasizes that our current consumption patterns are equivalent to utilizing the resources of three planets, which is not feasible, and calls for a significant reduction in our ecological footprint through practices that protect and renew the environment.
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ResourcesEcologicalSustainabilityEnvironmentFootprint
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This quote can be used in a speech about climate change and sustainability efforts.
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