"Over and over, the economy has determined the……" — David Suzuki
"Over and over, the economy has determined the extent of our response, but how much value does it place on breathable air, drinkable water, edible food and stable weather and climate? Surely the economy is the means to a better future, not an end in itself. Surely it must be subordinate to a rich, diverse ecosphere that sustains all life."
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153 Quotes by David Suzuki
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People.. especially people in positions of power.. have invested a tremendous amount of effort and time to get to where…
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More than any other time in history, the 1990s will be a turning point for human civilization.
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Human use of fossil fuels is altering the chemistry of the atmosphere; oceans are polluted and depleted of fish; 80…
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So we draw lines around our property, our counties, our cities, our states, our countries. And, boy, do we act…
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We all live downstream
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Our choices at all levels-individual, community, corporate and government-affect nature. And they affect us.
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Lexington did launch its air group when a Japanese carrier was reported.
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Kisses, even to the air, are beautiful.
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Obviously, the young dancers lack a certain air of maturity.
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The nation that secures control of the air will ultimately control the world.
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