Donella Meadows Quotes

Donella Meadows was an American environmental scientist, writer, and systems analyst. She was a pioneer in the field of sustainability and the study of complex systems. Meadows co-authored the influential book "The Limits to Growth," which examined the environmental and resource challenges facing humanity. She also developed the concept of "systems thinking" and advocated for sustainable practices and policies. Meadows' work has had a profound impact on the environmental movement and has influenced policy-makers, researchers, and activists worldwide. Her legacy continues through her writings and the ongoing efforts to address environmental and societal challenges in a holistic and sustainable manner.

A knowledgeable and courageous U.S. president could help enormously in leading the world's nations toward saving the climate.

Donella Meadows , Environmentalist

Biodiversity can't be maintained by protecting a few species in a zoo, or by preserving greenbelts or national parks. To function properly, nature needs more room than that. It can maintain itself, however, without human expense, without zookeepers, park rangers, foresters or gene banks. All it needs is to be left alone.

Donella Meadows , Environmentalist

Scientists worldwide agree that the reduction needed to stabilize the climate is actually more like 80 percent.

Donella Meadows , Environmentalist

We don't need new laws that can be used by organizations with deep pockets and the ability to deduct legal expenses as a cost of doing business to intimidate individuals or organizations that voice legitimate concerns.

Donella Meadows , Environmentalist
You may be able to fool the voters, but not the at... -Donella Meadows

You may be able to fool the voters, but not the atmosphere.

Donella Meadows , Environmentalist

Like the other great revolutions, an environmental revolution will require sacrifices and lead to enormous gains. It, too, will change the face of the land and human institutions, hierarchies, self-definitions, cultures. It will take centuries. If it happens. There is no guarantee, of course.

Donella Meadows , Environmentalist

We don't need bigger cars or fancier clothes. We need self-respect, identity, community, love, variety, beauty, challenge and a purpose in living that is greater than material accumulation.

Donella Meadows , Environmentalist

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