With increasing fervor since the 1980s, sustainability has been the watchword of scientists, environmental activists, and indeed all those concerned about the complex, fragile systems on the sphere we inhabit. It has shaped debates about business, design, and our lifestyles. Jamais Cascio 1980sactivistbusiness share on social
There is no larger collective-action problem than the environment. The three biggest lies of the environmental movement is that every little bit helps, you can do your part, and together we can do it. Clay Shirky actionbigbite Change image and share on social
Nuclear power will help provide the electricity that our growing economy needs without increasing emissions. This is truly an environmentally responsible source of energy. Michael Burgess economyelectricityemission Change image and share on social
Environmental protection and economic development are not in conflict. Environmental protection is not a burden but a source for innovation. It can increase competition, create jobs, and lifts the economy. Chai Jing burdencompetitionconflict share on social
E-waste is the fastest growing waste stream in the United States and can pose serious environmental and health problems here and around the world when not handled properly. Gene Green environmentalfastgrow Change image and share on social
Environmental scientists in Canada said it was impossible for me to get to the Pole in 2004... I said 'no,' it's still OK, and I can still get there, and I did. Ben Saunders canadaenvironmentalimpossible Change image and share on social
Moreover, environmental health at the local level has become narrowly focused, very much defined around regulations and the attendant regulatory debates. Samuel Wilson attendantdebatedefine Change image and share on social
If a man walks in the woods for love of them half of each day, he is in danger of being regarded as a loafer. But if he spends his days as a speculator, shearing off those woods and making the earth bald before her time, he is deemed an industrious and enterprising citizen. Henry David Thoreau baldcitizendanger share on social
As you heat the planet up, it's just like boiling a pot. Elon Musk boilheatplanet Change image and share on social
It is extremely important to me that the social and environmental issues associated with the production of fashion clothing are addressed. Bonnie Wright addresscltheenvironmental Change image and share on social
