“Decarbonization has already begun, and the appeal of a fossil-fuel-fre...” — Johan Rockstrom Quote

“Decarbonization has already begun, and the appeal of a fossil-fuel-free world is growing - not only because it would limit climate change, but also because it would be more technologically advanced, democratic, resilient, healthy, and economically dynamic.”

“Fundamentally, we need a mind-shift that reconnects our development to the biosphere to ensure good and safe lives for all in the future.”

“The value of biodiversity is that it makes our ecosystems more resilient, which is a prerequisite for stable societies; its wanton destruction is akin to setting fire to our lifeboat.”

“I am a firm believer in education and have worked very hard to tell young Latinos that they must go to college and that, if possible, they should pursue an advanced degree. I am convinced that education is the great equalizer.”

“The resolution to avoid an evil is seldom framed till the evil is so far advanced as to make avoidance impossible.”

“I won re-election twice as a city councilor, and I did so by being a city councilor who communicated with my constituents, who represented their values, advanced their priorities, and served my district.”