The Lorax character says this to the Once-ler in the book as pollution damages the fish habitats. "And at that very moment, we heard a loud whack! From outside in the fields came a sickening smack ...

Upon hearing of how the hermit gave into his greed for profits and devastated the land over the protests of the Lorax, Ted is inspired to undo the disaster. However, the greedy Mayor of Thneed ...