Dangerous climate change... It's important not to be alarmist but it is very important to be alarmed
David MilibandRead
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote compares overconsumption of resources to unhealthy eating, emphasizing the dangers of environmental neglect.
David Miliband uses the analogy of childhood obesity to highlight the unsustainable consumption of the Earth's resources. Just as overeating can lead to detrimental health consequences, consuming resources beyond our planet's means threatens environmental sustainability and the well-being of future generations.
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EnvironmentSustainabilityResourcesConsumptionHealth
In practice
Example use cases
During a public speech on environmental policy, you might say, 'As David Miliband puts it, consuming three planets' worth of resources is like eating until you make yourself sick β we must change our habits.'
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