Consuming three planets' worth of resources when in fact we have one is the environmental equivalent of childhood obesity - eating until you make yourself sick.
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Dangerous climate change... It's important not to be alarmist but it is very important to be alarmed
Interpretation
What this quote means
We should be concerned about climate change without overreacting.
David Miliband emphasizes the need for awareness regarding the seriousness of climate change. While he advises against creating panic, he insists that being alarmed is necessary to motivate action and implement changes that can mitigate its effects.
Themes
Climate ChangeAwarenessActionAlarmEnvironment
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about environmental policy, one might use this quote to stress the importance of climate action.
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