“World War II had a very important impact on the development of technology, as a whole.”
— Barry Commoner
Author: Barry Commoner
Category: technology
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My entry into the environmental arena was
“My entry into the environmental arena was through the issue that so dramatically – and destructively – demonstrates the link between science and social action: nuclear weapons.”
— Barry Commoner
Author: Barry Commoner
Category: environmental
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The age of innocent faith in science
“The age of innocent faith in science and technology may be over.”
— Barry Commoner
Author: Barry Commoner
Category: faith
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My entry into the environmental arena was
“My entry into the environmental arena was through the issue that so dramatically – and destructively – demonstrates the link between science and social action: nuclear weapons.”
— Barry Commoner
Author: Barry Commoner
Category: science
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The environmental crisis arises from a fundamental
“The environmental crisis arises from a fundamental fault: our systems of production – in industry, agriculture, energy and transportation – essential as they are, make people sick and die.”
— Barry Commoner
Author: Barry Commoner
Category: environmental
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It reflects a prevailing myth that production
“It reflects a prevailing myth that production technology is no more amenable to human judgment or social interests than the laws of thermodynamics, atomic structure or biological inheritance.”
— Barry Commoner
Author: Barry Commoner
Category: technology
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Environmental concern is now firmly embedded in
“Environmental concern is now firmly embedded in public life: in education, medicine and law; in journalism, literature and art.”
— Barry Commoner
Author: Barry Commoner
Category: education
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The modern assault on the environment began
“The modern assault on the environment began about 50 years ago, during and immediately after World War II.”
— Barry Commoner
Author: Barry Commoner
Category: environmental
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The environmental crisis is a global problem,
“The environmental crisis is a global problem, and only global action will resolve it.”
— Barry Commoner
Author: Barry Commoner
Category: environmental
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