We may get to the point where the only way of saving the world will be for industrial civilization to collapse.
Maurice StrongThe combination of population growth and the growth in consumption is a danger that we are not prepared for and something we will need global co-operation on.
Maurice StrongNothing less than the fate of the planet is at stake... No place on the planet can remain an island of affluence in a sea of misery.
Maurice StrongNot to say that corporations are perfect today, but even grand corporations like Dupont have made immense progress in translating some of their past environmentally damaging practices into new profit opportunities.
Maurice StrongWhat if a small group of world leaders were to conclude that the principal risk to the Earth comes from the actions of the rich countries?... In order to save the planet, the group decides: Isn't the only hope for the planet that the industrialized civilizations collapse? Isn't it our responsibility to bring that about?
Maurice Strong