“I think that once people understand the great risks that climate change poses, they will naturally want to choose products and services that cause little or no emissions of greenhouse gases, which means 'low-carbon consumption.' This will apply across the board, including electricity, heating, transport and food.” PeopleThinkingWantMeanLittlesCausesRiskProductsLowsClimateClimate ChangeIncludingBoardsConsumptionElectricityCarbonTransportEmissionsGreenhousesGreenhouse GasesGreat RiskHeating Author:Nicholas Stern
“We are entering an era of heightened disaster, thanks to climate change. Being prepared for disaster will mean being prepared to sift truth from rumour, and being prepared to adjust our worldview.” MeanPreparedClimateClimate ChangeDisasterThanksErasEnteringWorldviewRumours Author:Rebecca Solnit
“I became very interested [in philosophy] after attending the U.N. Conference on sustainable development in Brazil.I'm very concerned about climate change and the world reaching a tipping point. And, I see other people who really just want to survive to make it to the next election, rather than making means of change.” PeopleWorldWantMeanPhilosophyNextDevelopmentConcernedElectionClimateClimate ChangeReachingConferencesBrazilSustainable DevelopmentAttendingTippingTipping Point Author:Nick Offerman
“By the time we see that climate change is really bad, your ability to fix it is extremely limited... The carbon gets up there, but the heating effect is delayed. And then the effect of that heat on the species and ecosystem is delayed. That means that even when you turn virtuous, things are actually going to get worse for quite a while.” MeanTurnsAbilityEffectsClimateSpeciesClimate ChangeGet UpHeatVirtuousCarbonEcosystemsDelayedHeating Author:Bill Gates