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The position I took at the time was that we hadnt really examined

The position I took at the time was that we hadnt really examined any of the potential environmental consequences of introducing genetically modified organisms. – Jeremy Rifkin

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What the public needs to understand is that these new technologies, especially in recombinant DNA technology, allow scientists to bypass biological boundaries altogether. – Jeremy Rifkin

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Technology
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We were making the first step out of the age of chemistry and physics, and into the age of biology. – Jeremy Rifkin

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Age
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I wanted to make sure that this be the first scientific and technology revolution in history in which the public thoroughly discussed all the potential benefits and all the potential harms, in advance of the technology coming online and running its course. – Jeremy Rifkin

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Some types of environmental restoration projects are well-known restored wetlands, for instance, or coal mine reclamation projects. Recently though, larger dam removal projects have started, a number of them in Washington state. – Matt Gonzalez

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I dont think its too hippie to want to clean up the planet so you dont wind up dying of some kind of cancer when youre 45 years old. It enrages me that these big cancer-research organizations cant be bothered to man the front lines of environmental protest. – Jello Biafra

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Journey with me to a true commitment to our environment. Journey with me to the serenity of leaving to our children a planet in equilibrium. – Paul Tsongas

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When we realize we can make a buck cleaning up the environment, it will be done! – Dennis Weaver

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