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“By adopting the control strategy, the nation's environmental program has created a built-in antagonism between environmental quality and economic growth.”

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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