Terrorism fuels itself from all kinds of illicit trafficking: drugs, weapons, human beings.
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To resolve the climate crisis, good will, statements of intent are not enough. We are at breaking point.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Acknowledging that mere intentions are insufficient to address the urgent climate crisis.
The quote emphasizes the critical nature of the climate crisis and highlights that good intentions and promises alone cannot lead to meaningful change. It suggests that we are nearing a tipping point and urgent, concrete actions are necessary to avert further environmental degradation.
Themes
ClimateCrisisActionChangeEnvironment
In practice
Example use cases
During a climate change conference, this quote can be shared to emphasize the urgency of taking action.
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