Our goal is not just an environment of clean air and water and scenic beauty. The objective is an environment of decency, quality and mutual respect for all other human beings and all other living creatures. — Gaylord Nelson Copy Share Image
If we human beings learn to see the intricacies that bind one part of a natural system to another and then to us, we… — Gaylord Nelson Copy Share
There is no domestic issue more important to America in the long run than the conservation and proper use of our natural resources, including… — Gaylord Nelson Copy Share
Loads of chemicals and hazardous wastes have been introduced into the atmosphere that didn't even exist in 1948. The environmental condition of the planet… — Gaylord Nelson Copy Share
The most important environmental issue is one that is rarely mentioned, and that is the lack of a conservation ethic in our culture. — Gaylord Nelson Copy Share
In the state of Wisconsin it's mandated that teachers in the social sciences and hard sciences have to start giving environmental education by the… — Gaylord Nelson Copy Share
...Your company...will send drugs to all the underdeveloped countries of the world, and since they do not have any standards, we will fool them… — Gaylord Nelson Copy Share
As far as I know, most organizations are avoiding population issues because they're politically frightened by the charge that comes from some proponents of… — Gaylord Nelson Copy Share
I think the internal combustion engine will disappear from the streets of our cities in the next thirty years because transportation will be mass… — Gaylord Nelson Copy Share
Trails are relatively inexpensive. A splendid national network of all kinds of trails can be established at less cost than a few hundred miles… — Gaylord Nelson Copy Share
The ultimate test of a man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not… — Gaylord Nelson Copy Share
The wealth of the nation is its air, water, soil, forests, minerals, rivers, lakes, oceans, scenic beauty, wildlife habitats and biodiversity... that's all there… — Gaylord Nelson Copy Share
We must realize that we're all part of a web of life around the world. Anytime you extinguish a species, the consequences are serious. — Gaylord Nelson Copy Share
Reaching a general understanding that sustainability is the ultimate issue will finally bring us face-to-face with the political challenge of forging a sustainable society… — Gaylord Nelson Copy Share
