What about our children and grandchildren and their children and grandchildren? Do we not want them to live healthy and happy lives? David Suzuki childgrandchildhappy Change image and share on social
Scientists and supercomputers have amplified our ability to look ahead. For decades, experts have warned us that human numbers, technology, hyper-consumption and a global economy are altering the chemical, geological, and biological properties of the biosphere. David Suzuki abilityaheadalter share on social
Think about a seed. Once it lands, it's stuck. It can't move to find better soil, moisture or sunlight. It's able to create every part of itself to grow and reproduce with the help of air, water and sun. David Suzuki aircreatefind share on social
We are over 60 percent water by weight. We're just a big ball of... blob of water, with enough organic thickener added so we don't dribble away on the floor. David Suzuki addballbig Change image and share on social
Change is never easy, and it often creates discord, but when people come together for the good of humanity and the Earth, we can accomplish great things. David Suzuki accomplishchangecreate Change image and share on social
My childhood memories include a time when the government confiscated my family's possessions and exiled us to a camp in the B.C. Interior, just because my grandparents were from Japan. David Suzuki campchildhoodconfiscate Change image and share on social
It doesn't give me any satisfaction to think that my concerns will be validated by my grandchildren's generation. I would love to be wrong in everything. My grandchildren are my stake in the near future, and it's my great hope that they might one day say, 'Grandpa was part of a great movement that helped to turn things around.' David Suzuki concerndayfuture share on social
Japan is a model already to the lie that economic growth is the key to our future. If they can really show an alternative to nukes and fossil fuels, then they will be the poster boy for the renewable energy for the future. David Suzuki alternativeboyeconomic share on social
Many scientists and economists also say putting a price on carbon through carbon taxes and/or cap-and-trade is necessary. David Suzuki capcarboneconomist Change image and share on social
Treaties, agreements and organizations to help settle disputes may be necessary, but they often favor the interests of business over citizens. David Suzuki agreementbusinesscitizen Change image and share on social