“The clear and present danger of climate change means we cannot burn our way to prosperity. We already rely too heavily on fossil fuels. We need to find a new, sustainable path to the future we want. We need a clean industrial revolution.” WayWantNeedsMeanPathClearDangerRevolutionCleanClimateClimate ChangeProsperityRelyFuelFossilsFossil FuelIndustrial RevolutionBurning Fossil Fuels Author:Ban Ki-moon
“Climate change is destroying our path to sustainability. Ours is a world of looming challenges and increasingly limited resources. Sustainable development offers the best chance to adjust our course.” WorldCoursesChallengesChancePathDevelopmentOffersResourcesClimateClimate ChangeDestroyingSustainabilitySustainable DevelopmentLoomingLimited Resources Author:Ban Ki-moon
“Climate change is not just another issue. It is the issue that, unchecked, will swamp all other issues. The only hope lies in all the countries of the world coming together around a common global project to rewire the world with clean energy. This is a path to peace -- peace among people, and peace between people and nature.” PeopleWorldCountryTogetherLyingEnergyCommonPathIssuesProjectsCleanClimateClimate ChangeGlobal WarmingRenewable EnergySwampsComing TogetherClean EnergyCountries Of The World Author:Ross Gelbspan
“Wind and solar power, energy efficient buildings, cars that go farther on a tank of gas, and other solutions can fight climate change. I know America can get on a more sustainable path - we just have to raise our voices and demand it.” KnowsAmericaFightingEnergyVoicePathCarBuildingWindDemandSolutionsRaisesClimateClimate ChangeGasEfficientTanksSolar Power Author:Frances Beinecke
“If we think that we can somehow gain control of the US government, bring it under popular, enlightened progressive control, preserve a habitable climate, and rein in the dangers of nuclear and other warfare, then we should. However, if we think it's more likely that California can achieve those goals by secession, then we should go down that path. There's no question. It's an absolute moral imperative.” IfsThinkingShouldGovernmentGoalMoralPathAchieveDangerGainsAbsolutesClimateNuclearPreservesCaliforniaEnlightenedProgressiveWarfareImperativesReinsSecession Author:David Swanson