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"There are striking variations in [[health]] across different areas of the [[UK]] and what is clear is that not only physical aspects of the area, like pollution, affect health, but also things like the level of trust, tolerance and the level of social cohesion." <br>Sir Michael Marmot | "There are striking variations in [[health]] across different areas of the [[UK]] and what is clear is that not only physical aspects of the area, like pollution, affect health, but also things like the level of trust, tolerance and the level of social cohesion." <br>Sir Michael Marmot | ||
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:Localisation means finding a balance that has been lost between local, regional, national and international markets. It does not mean that there is no open trade, but that companies have less control and communities more over what is produced and how. It means that what is traded is done fairly, to mutal advantage" / [[Localism]] | :Localisation means finding a balance that has been lost between local, regional, national and international markets. It does not mean that there is no open trade, but that companies have less control and communities more over what is produced and how. It means that what is traded is done fairly, to mutal advantage" / [[Localism]] | ||
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:"What we need is a system of work in which, instead of believing in a job, people can believe in themselves." / [[Sustainable livelihood]] | :"What we need is a system of work in which, instead of believing in a job, people can believe in themselves." / [[Sustainable livelihood]] | ||
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"It is no longer sufficient to develop passive lists or reports to ‘inform’ citizens of changes in our environment. We need to engage with citizens and ask how they can ‘inform’ us. Obtaining and using local knowledge will help us empower citizens, and it will also give us a better indication of what we need to do to be truly sustainable." <ref>Prof. Jacqueline McGlade, Global citizen observatory - The role of individuals in observing and understanding our changing world. Lecture by Prof. Jacqueline McGlade, Executive Director, [http://www.eea.europa.eu/pressroom/speeches/global-citizen-observatory-the-role-of-individuals-in-observing-and-understanding-our-changing-world European Environment Agency]. Annual Earthwatch lecture - Citizen Science, Oxford, 16th February 2009.</ref> Jacqueline McGlade / [[Citizens data initiative]] | "It is no longer sufficient to develop passive lists or reports to ‘inform’ citizens of changes in our environment. We need to engage with citizens and ask how they can ‘inform’ us. Obtaining and using local knowledge will help us empower citizens, and it will also give us a better indication of what we need to do to be truly sustainable." <ref>Prof. Jacqueline McGlade, Global citizen observatory - The role of individuals in observing and understanding our changing world. Lecture by Prof. Jacqueline McGlade, Executive Director, [http://www.eea.europa.eu/pressroom/speeches/global-citizen-observatory-the-role-of-individuals-in-observing-and-understanding-our-changing-world European Environment Agency]. Annual Earthwatch lecture - Citizen Science, Oxford, 16th February 2009.</ref> Jacqueline McGlade / [[Citizens data initiative]] | ||
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"Every great movement must<br>experience three stages:<br>ridicule, discussion and adoption." <br>John Stewart Mill | "Every great movement must<br>experience three stages:<br>ridicule, discussion and adoption." <br>John Stewart Mill | ||
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:No political challenge can be met by shopping.'' <ref>[http://www.monbiot.com/archives/2007/07/24/eco-junk/ Eco-junk]'' (2007-07-24)</ref> | :No political challenge can be met by shopping.'' <ref>[http://www.monbiot.com/archives/2007/07/24/eco-junk/ Eco-junk]'' (2007-07-24)</ref> | ||
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:"Faced with a choice between the survival of the planet and a new set of matching tableware, most people would choose the tableware". <ref>''Campaigning for Austerity'' (2005-02-03)</ref> | :"Faced with a choice between the survival of the planet and a new set of matching tableware, most people would choose the tableware". <ref>''Campaigning for Austerity'' (2005-02-03)</ref> | ||
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:"The denial of [[climate change]], while out of tune with the science, is consistent with, even necessary for, the outlook of almost all the world's economists." | :"The denial of [[climate change]], while out of tune with the science, is consistent with, even necessary for, the outlook of almost all the world's economists." | ||
<br>George Monbiot {{W|George Monbiot}} <ref>[http://www.monbiot.com/ www.monbiot.com], George Monbiot on [https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/George_Monbiot wikiquote]</ref> | <br>George Monbiot {{W|George Monbiot}} <ref>[http://www.monbiot.com/ www.monbiot.com], George Monbiot on [https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/George_Monbiot wikiquote]</ref> | ||
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"...the growing connectedness of the world is the most important social and economic fact of our times." <br>Geoff Mulgan | "...the growing connectedness of the world is the most important social and economic fact of our times." <br>Geoff Mulgan |
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A“It’s not me that is ‘hard to reach’ it’s those people with the money & power that are”
B"The tree, which moves some to tears of joy, is, in the eyes of others, only a green thing that stands in the way. As a man is, so he sees." C"The energy descent is going to take a hell of a lot of energy dissent!"
D"The power of the web fundamentally stems from joining things up and sharing, ..."
F"A chasm is opening between people and mainstream politics. Britain needs a strong movement to campaign for democratic and constitutional reform and tackle some of the more difficult issues regarding engaging citizens in the political process." G"Think Globally, Act Locally W" H"My passion isn’t for hydro, it’s for people taking control of their own futures." Ann Harding, Settle Hydro [6] / Community energy
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J"We are social creatures, our behaviours are shaped and constrained by social norms and expectations. Negotiating change is best pursued at the level of groups and communities. Social support is particularly vital in breaking habits, and in devising new social norms and more sustainable patterns of consumption. Government can play a vital role in nurturing and supporting community based social change." K"Most people participate in their communities not as part of organised groups, but in doing acts of kindness" L
M"There are striking variations in health across different areas of the UK and what is clear is that not only physical aspects of the area, like pollution, affect health, but also things like the level of trust, tolerance and the level of social cohesion."
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O"The public gets what it asks for: ask for the "good stuff" and that's what they'll have to supply, Similarly, refuse to buy the "bad stuff" and the market for it will collapse. The power of the public is potentially enormous - let's use it." P"Government needs to be at least as good as any other sector in communication, and arguably should set new standards. It ought to be a sensitive and comprehensive listener. It must be an efficient and prompt disseminator of information. It has to answer questions accurately, honestly and completely. It must be accountable for what it does, prepared to explain and defend its decisions but also admit its mistakes." Q
R"The only thing that will redeem mankind is cooperation." S"There are no environmental solutions to environmental problems, only social, economic and political ones"
T"If I had to choose one word - it would be Generosity. It's about having the generosity of spirit to recognise that however fantastic you think your idea is there are loads and loads of other people out there who have also got great ideas and who have been working really hard...Realise that you are surrounded by people who are trying to do good, but haven't quite managed to crack it yet. If you've got a great idea go out and find them and say 'How can my idea help you?' rather than thinking about 'How can I start from scratch?'. It's about basic human generosity." W"Everytime I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race."
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