Quote by James Hansen
We are on the precipice of climate system tipping points beyond wh

We are on the precipice of climate system tipping points beyond which there is no redemption. – James Hansen

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Consider the perverse effect cap and trade has on altruistic actions. Say you decide to buy a small, high-efficiency car. That reduces your emissions, but not your countrys. Instead it allows somebody else to buy a bigger S.U.V. – because the total emissions are set by the cap. – James Hansen

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Ive tried to be a straight scientist doing the science and reporting it as best I can. – James Hansen

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All depends on the purpose; not even a blade of grass shall be cut without a worthy purpose. – Kulārṇava Tantra

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A strong, successful man is not the victim of his environment. He creates favorable conditions. His own inherent force and energy compel things to turn out as he desires. – Orison Swett Marden

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Living in the midst of abundance we have the greatest difficulty in seeing that the supply of natural wealth is limited and that the constant increase of population is destined to reduce the American standard of living unless we deal more sanely with our resources. – W.H. Carothers

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Every experience in life, everything with which we have come in contact in life, is a chisel which has been cutting away at our life statue, molding, modifying, shaping it. We are part of all we have met. Everything we have seen, heard, felt or thought has had its hand in molding us, shaping us. – Orison Swett Marden

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I gave guitar lessons. I tried to join bands. My mom always said it was obvious that nothing was going to stop me. – Janis Ian

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A garden of love grows in a grandmother’s heart. – Author Unknown

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Im thankful for my songs being at the top of the charts but I am human – I think people still have to remember that. – Delta Goodrem

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Somebody recently figured out that we have 35 million laws to enforce the ten commandments. – Attributed to both Bert Masterson and Earl Wilson

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