251 Quotes by David Suzuki

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    It doesn't give me any satisfaction to think that my concerns will be validated by my grandchildren's generation. I would love to be wrong in everything. My grandchildren are my stake in the near future, and it's my great hope that they might one day say, 'Grandpa was part of a great movement that helped to turn things around.'

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    Each time I visit Japan, I am reminded of how Canadian I am and how little racial connection matters.

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    Hydraulic fracturing requires massive amounts of water. Disposing of the toxic wastewater, as well as accidental spills, can contaminate drinking water and harm human health.

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    All those hours exploring the great outdoors made me more resilient and confident.

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    There are some things in the world we can't change...

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    Over and over, the economy has determined the extent of our response, but how much value does it place on breathable air, drinkable water, edible food and stable weather and climate? Surely the economy is the means to a better future, not an end in itself. Surely it must be subordinate to a rich, diverse ecosphere that sustains all life.

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    It's time we stopped ignoring the environment. Let's not let another election go by without making this a high priority.

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    Aboriginal people are key because they have a different sense of where we belong and how we interact with nature.

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