When civilization stands at the edge of a cliff, a step forward doesn't make much sense. — Denis Hayes Copy Share Image
We got everyone's attention, but we didn't solve any environmental problems. — Denis Hayes Copy Share Image
Asbestos, EMFs, and CFCs have given us a degree of humility. When yesterday's "triumph of modern chemistry" turns out instead to be… — Denis Hayes Copy Share Image
Earth Day gathered up those strands, and dozens more, and knitted them together in the public consciousness as "environmental" issues. The nation… — Denis Hayes Copy Share Image
With time environmental issues got much more complicated. It is pretty easy, if you know what you are doing, to stop a… — Denis Hayes Copy Share Image
I feel more confident than ever that the power to save the planet rests with the individual consumer. — Denis Hayes Copy Share Image
There really wasn't an environmental movement 30 years ago. The Sierra Club national office in 1969 consisted of one full-time volunteer. — Denis Hayes Copy Share Image
Politicians had always viewed environmental issues as narrow things of no great political consequence. Sort of NIMBY issues. A big part of… — Denis Hayes Copy Share Image
Obama wants to build such things as smart electrical grids and high-speed rail lines, which will offer big environmental improvements. Another obvious… — Denis Hayes Copy Share Image
Whether you are buying a car or casting a ballot, choosing a job or planning a family, follow your moral compass. Don't let others… — Denis Hayes Copy Share Image
Environmentally, business in America in 1970 was very similar to business in China today. Even if a CEO wanted to be a responsible corporate… — Denis Hayes Copy Share Image
When we held the first Earth Day, everyone said it was a success because of the huge turnout. It was probably the largest planned… — Denis Hayes Copy Share Image
Asbestos, EMFs, and CFCs have given us a degree of humility. When yesterday's "triumph of modern chemistry" turns out instead to be today's deadly… — Denis Hayes Copy Share Image
Zeroes are important. A million seconds ago was last week. A billion seconds ago, Richard Nixon resigned the presidency. A trillion seconds ago was… — Denis Hayes Copy Share Image
Make Earth Day Every Day.” While we might not always live up to this ideal, I try to keep this quote from Denis Hayes,… — Denis Hayes Copy Share Image
America has the technology and resources to meet all its energy needs while safeguarding the earth's climate. The urgent question now is, 'Do we… — Denis Hayes Copy Share Image
I suppose I'd characterize myself as having a faith-based optimism. My faith is parental and Darwinian. — Denis Hayes Copy Share Image
We need a firm cap on carbon emissions from fossil fuels. No coal, oil, or gas could enter the economy until the buyer had… — Denis Hayes Copy Share Image
We got everyone's attention, but we didn't solve any environmental problems. — Denis Hayes Copy Share Image
We've made some heroic efforts, but the Earth as a whole is in worse shape today than 30 years ago, ... There's been 30… — Denis Hayes Copy Share Image
There are a few obvious consequences and perhaps one subtle possibility. One obvious thing is that, to stimulate the economy, President Obama has committed… — Denis Hayes Copy Share Image
