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“The gap between brute power and human need continues to grow, as the power fattens on the same faulty technology that intensifies the need.”

Quote by Barry Commoner

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Barry Commoner was an esteemed biologist, born on May 28, 1917, and passed away on September 30, 2012. He made significant contributions to environmental science, particularly in the fields of soil pollution and environmental protection. more

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