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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
...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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
