Barry Commoner
1917 - 2012
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Biography
Barry Commoner (1917–2012) was an American biologist, environmentalist, and activist known for his work in the field of ecology. He was one of the pioneers of the modern environmental movement, advocating for sustainable practices and raising awareness about the impact of human activities on the environment. Commoner was a strong critic of nuclear testing and energy, promoting alternative sources like solar and wind power. He believed in the interconnectedness of all systems on Earth and emphasized the importance of understanding and preserving the natural world.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The first rule of sustainability is to align with natural forces, or at least not try to defy them.
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Environmental pollution is an incurable disease. It can only be prevented.
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We are confronted with a civilization based on the erroneous belief that we can fool nature and survive it. The reality is we can't.
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Science is always discovering odd scraps of magical truth and humanity is always trying to pick up them.
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The single greatest lesson the garden teaches is that our relationship to the planet need not be zero-sum, and that as long as the sun still shines and people still can plan and plant, think and do, we can, if we bother to try, find ways to provide for ourselves without diminishing the world.