Biology Quote by Richard Lewontin

Some global hazards are insidious. They stem from pressure on energy supplies, food, water and other natural resources. And they will be aggravated as…

— Martin Rees

In our evolutionary narratives, the organism itself often seems to play a passive role: a powerless victim, almost, of changes to its environment or…

— Alice Roberts

Probably the most visible example of unintended consequences, is what happens every time humans try to change the natural ecology of a place.

— Margaret J. Wheatley

No phenomenon can be isolated, but has repercussions through every aspect of our lives. We are learning that we are a fundamental part of…

— Arthur Erickson

The highest function of ecology is the understanding of consequences

— Frank Herbert

“Most people seem to think that organisms develop adaptive traits in response to environmental change. This is bullshit. The environment changes and those who…

— Peter Watts

When you don't take into account the way ecological systems work, then you do damage.

— Vandana Shiva

“While it is wise to think globally, all organisms are affected locally!”

— Jim Steele

The recent upsurge of public concern over environmental questions reflects a belated recognition that man has been too cavalier in his relations with nature.…

— Richard M. Nixon

Eventually we'll realize that if we destroy the ecosystem, we destroy ourselves.

— Jonas Salk

Everything in nature is a cause from which there flows some effect.

— Baruch Spinoza