You see, we should make use of the forces of nature

“You see, we should make use of the forces of nature
and should obtain all our power in this way.
Sunshine is a form of energy, wind and sea currents
are manifestations of this energy.
Do we make use of them? Oh no! We burn forests and coal,
like tenants burning down our front door for heating.
We live like wild settlers and not
as though these resources belong to us”

Thomas A Edison, 1916, (inventor of the tungsten light bulb)