"I think the dangers are different now. Our abuse of the planet and our resources is an anxiety"
- Carol Ann Duffy
About this Quote
In this quote, Carol Ann Duffy is revealing her issue about the current state of the world. She thinks that the risks we face today are not the like those in the past. Instead, she points to our mistreatment of the planet and its resources as a source of anxiety. This might refer to issues such as environment modification, pollution, and overconsumption. Duffy recommends that our actions have effects which we need to be stressed over the impact they will have on our future. This quote serves as a pointer to take duty for our actions and make changes to secure the planet for future generations.
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