“In our new and powerful role over the planet, we have now become capable of engineering our own demise.”
“I feel the urgency to make people aware of important things that are at stake. By describing the problem vividly, by being revelatory and not accusatory, we can help to cultivate a broader conversation about viable solutions, inspiring today’s generation to carry the momentum of this discussion forward, so that succeeding generations may continue experiencing the wonder and magic of planet Earth.”
Edward Burtynsky in Earth 2020: An Insider’s Guide to a Rapidly Changing Planet, p. 115
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