But reducing harmful emissions, abating our dependence on foreign oil and developing alternative renewable energy sources have benefits that go beyond environmental health, they improve personal health, enhance national security and encourage our nation's economic viability. Jim Clyburn abatealternativebenefit share on social
There is no 'need' for us to eat meat, dairy or eggs. Indeed, these foods are increasingly linked to various human diseases and animal agriculture is an environmental disaster for the planet. Gary L. Francione agricultureanimaldairy Change image and share on social
It is not rational, never mind 'appropriate,' to impose billions of dollars in economic costs in return for a few dollars in health or environmental benefits. Antonin Scalia benefitbillioncost Change image and share on social
The environment is everything that isn't me. Albert Einstein environment Change image and share on social
I don't see this planet being... they're talking about how they're turning around the environmental problems here, but I think it's already too late. Ace Frehley environmentallateplanet Change image and share on social
Autoimmunity is probably the next frontier. The majority of cases of autoimmune disease result from a complex genetic problem that has environmental influences. It is a colossal task for the immune system to maintain tolerance to self and yet be ready to react to everything in the world around us. Bruce Beutler autoimmuneautoimmunitycase share on social
To avoid congestion, I get up at 5:10, grab a slice of raisin toast, and leave the house at 6 A.M. My husband, Tim Dunn, who works for an environmental agency, is still asleep when I slip out, and I find that rather annoying. Ellen Stofan agencyannoyasleep share on social
A shift is necessary toward lifestyles less geared to environmental damaging consumption patterns. Maurice Strong consumptiondamageenvironmental Change image and share on social
If your DNA profile puts you at a higher risk of developing obesity, that doesn't mean it's your fate. You can take control of the environmental side of the equation and reduce your overall lifetime risk by a lot. David Agus controldevelopdna share on social
GM has never been about feeding the world or tackling environmental problems. It is and has always been about control of the global food economy by a tiny handful of giant corporations. It's not wicked to question that process. It is wicked not to. Zac Goldsmith controlcorporationeconomy share on social