To be clear, climate change is a

“To be clear, climate change is a true 800 pound gorilla in the room. The effects of global warming threaten global environmental upheaval over the coming century. But for South Florida and the Everglades, it could be our death knell if urgent action is not taken.”

— Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Author: Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Category: environmental
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In the rich world, the environmental situation

“In the rich world, the environmental situation has improved dramatically. In the United States, the most important environmental indicator, particulate air pollution, has been cut by more than half since 1955, rivers and coastal waters have dramatically improved, and forests are increasing.”

— Bjorn Lomborg

Author: Bjorn Lomborg
Category: environmental
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Ted Turner is still a leader. And

“Ted Turner is still a leader. And he sets a great example. His ability financially has been reduced, but his influence and his example still is an important asset to the whole environmental movement.”

— Maurice Strong

Author: Maurice Strong
Category: environmental
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During my travels in Iraq, Israel, Gaza,

“During my travels in Iraq, Israel, Gaza, Brazil, Indonesia, Japan, Europe and all over the United States, I have seen and heard the voices of people who want change. They want the stabilization of the economy, education and healthcare for all, renewable energy and an environmental vision with an eye on generations to come.”

— Michael Franti

Author: Michael Franti
Category: environmental
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Public discourse has been polluted now for

“Public discourse has been polluted now for decades by corporate-funded disinformation – not just with climate change but with a host of health, environmental and societal threats. The implications for the planet are grim.”

— Michael E. Mann

Author: Michael E. Mann
Category: environmental
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The real cure for our environmental problems

“The real cure for our environmental problems is to understand that our job is to salvage Mother Nature. We are facing a formidable enemy in this field. It is the hunters… and to convince them to leave their guns on the wall is going to be very difficult.”

— Jacques Yves Cousteau

Author: Jacques Yves Cousteau
Category: environmental
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