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“Everything is connected to everything else. Everything must go somewhere. Nature knows best. There is no such thing as a free lunch.”

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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