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“Yet another proposal would have us rocket the waste into the sun, but, as you're probably aware, about one in ten of our space shots doesn't quite make it out of the earth's gravitational field.”

Quote by David R. Brower

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David R. Brower

David R. Brower was an outstanding environmentalist, born on July 1, 1912, and passed away on November 5, 2000. He played a significant role in the environmental movement, promoting environmental legislation and raising public awareness. more

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