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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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Many of the mainstream agricultural scientists, especially at the agricultural schools, but at all of our major universities, are tied into all sorts of contractual relationships and consulting relationships with the life science companies. – Jeremy Rifkin

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Science
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Back in 1983, the United States government approved the release of the first genetically modified organism. In this case, it was a bacteria that prevents frost on food crops. – Jeremy Rifkin

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Food
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In this country, the health concerns and the environmental concerns are as deep as in Europe. All the surveys show that. But here, we didnt have the cultural dimension. This is a fast-food culture. – Jeremy Rifkin

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environmental
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Nuclear power will help provide the electricity that our growing economy needs without increasing emissions. This is truly an environmentally responsible source of energy. – Michael Burgess

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Why are ecologists and environmentalists so feared and hated? This is because in part what they have to say is new to the general public, and the new is always alarming. – Garrett Hardin

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Loads of chemicals and hazardous wastes have been introduced into the atmosphere that didnt even exist in 1948. The environmental condition of the planet is far worse than it was 42 years ago. – Gaylord Nelson

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Over and over, we hear politicians say they cant spend our tax dollars on environmental protection when the economy is so fragile. – David Suzuki

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