Our economic system, run for profit and waste and based primarily on the extractive industries, is the cause of climate change. We have wasted the earth's treasure and we can no longer exploit it cheaply.

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This quote highlights the correlation between our economic system, climate change, and our unsustainable utilization of natural resources. It suggests that our current economic practices, such as pursuing profit and disregarding the negative consequences of waste and extraction, have led to climate change. Furthermore, it indicates that the earth's resources have been misused and depleted, leading to increased costs and difficulties in exploiting them. The quote implies the need for a shift towards more sustainable and responsible economic models to address these issues.

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