Quote by Maurice Strong

One of the things that I've always thought I would like to do is to develop an environmental index. Then people can measure their own environmental performance on an index as they do in other ways.

One of the things that I've always thought I would like to d

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In this quote, the speaker expresses their desire to create an environmental index, which would allow individuals to assess and quantify their own environmental impact. Similar to how people use indexes to measure various aspects of their lives, such as financial performance or health, the speaker envisions an index that can effectively gauge and track one's environmental behavior or sustainability practices. This proposed tool could contribute to increasing awareness and accountability regarding environmental actions, potentially encouraging individuals to make more conscious and ecologically responsible choices.

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