# One Species Can Remake the Planet by David Suzuki > “We are the first species able to modify the physical, chemical and biological features of the planet on today’s scale.” > **— David Suzuki**, *Finding Solutions, “Climate Change Finally Taken Seriously,” Spring 2006, p. 12* ## Sources and Context - **Original or near-original source and full passage:** [Finding Solutions, “Climate Change Finally Taken Seriously,” Spring 2006, p. 12](https://epe.lac-bac.gc.ca/100/201/300/finding_solutions/2006/2006_Spring.pdf?nodisclaimer=1) — Suzuki contrasts current planetary reach with a formerly local human population. Line-wrap hyphenation in the PDF is resolved from the printed words. ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Article:** [[articles/The Evolutionary Roots of Silicon Valley|The Evolutionary Roots of Silicon Valley]] - **Article:** [[articles/Climate Systems as Human Resilience Platforms|Climate Systems as Human Resilience Platforms]] - **Wiki map:** [[wiki/Human Animality|Human Animality]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/David Suzuki|David Suzuki]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “We are the first species able to modify the physical, chemical and biological features of the planet on today’s scale.” — David Suzuki, Finding Solutions, “Climate Change Finally Taken Seriously,” Spring 2006, p. 12 https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-david-suzuki-one-species-can-remake-the-planet ```