The failure of world leaders to act on the critical issue of global warming is often blamed on economic considerations.
David SuzukiMy parents survived the Great Depression and brought me up to live within my means, save some for tomorrow, share and don't be greedy, work hard for the necessities in life knowing that money does not make you better or more important than anyone else. So, extravagance has been bred out of my DNA.
David SuzukiIf we humans are good at anything, itโs thinking weโve got a terrific idea and going for it without acknowledging the potential consequences or our own ignorance.
David SuzukiThe increasing frequency of extreme weather events, droughts and floods is in line with what climate scientists have been predicting for decades - and evidence is mounting that what's happening is more severe than predicted, and will get far worse still if we fail to act.
David Suzuki