“World leaders need to realize that the cost of transforming the global...” — Johan Rockstrom Quote

“World leaders need to realize that the cost of transforming the global energy system is far less than coping with the consequences of burning the planet's remaining fossil fuels.”

“There is an old belief that solving environmental problems can only be achieved by first building enough economic wealth so we can 'afford to save the environment.' This 'Kuznets Curve' thinking has never been correct and must be abandoned once and for all if we are serious about economic development for a thriving humanity on Earth.”

“I see life as a burning meteorite that you can climb all over, and feed off, as it is falling to earth.”

“I've had this burning desire to be in the big game.”

“The first time I came to New York - and the first time I saw the movie 'Paris Is Burning' - I learned about the homeless LGBT culture in New York City that goes back to the '80s. I found that very interesting, and it's definitely something that I care about.”