Quote by Barry Commoner
In every case, the environmental hazards were made known only by i

In every case, the environmental hazards were made known only by independent scientists, who were often bitterly opposed by the corporations responsible for the hazards. – Barry Commoner

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The environmental crisis arises from a fundamental fault: our systems of production – in industry, agriculture, energy and transportation – essential as they are, make people sick and die. – Barry Commoner

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The most meaningful engine of change, powerful enough to confront corporate power, may be not so much environmental quality, as the economic development and growth associated with the effort to improve it. – Barry Commoner

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What is needed now is a transformation of the major systems of production more profound than even the sweeping post-World War II changes in production technology. – Barry Commoner

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The only way forward, if we are going to improve the quality of the environment, is to get everybody involved. – Richard Rogers

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Theres no longer any surprise in noting that China has grave environmental problems. – James Fallows

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It seems that every time mankind is given a lot of energy, we go out and wreck something with it. – David R. Brower

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Well, for starters, we have to do more to create demand for new technologies that can reduce our dependence on foreign oil and environmental degradation. – Sherwood Boehlert

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