“The cry of "Make America Great Again" reflects accurately that, after the fall of the Soviet Union, the sole superpower status of the United States is coming to an end. For the first time since the second World War, we are not the sole dominant economy in the world. In large part this is because of the success of policies followed by the United States to create an environment, a peaceful period in history in which economies could grow and countries could benefit.” WorldFirstsWarEndsCountryStatesAmericaFallGrowsUnitedUnited StatesEconomyEnvironmentCryPolicyPeriodsBenefitsFirst TimeUnionsPeacefulWar Of The WorldsSovietSoleDominantSoviet UnionSuperpowerSecond World WarComing To An End Author:Alan Bersin
“We tend to put the environment last because we think the first thing we have to do is eliminate poverty and send children to school and provide health.” ThinkingFirstsChildrenSchoolLastsPovertyEnvironment Author:Wangari Maathai
“The first thing to recognize is how fortunate Ireland is to be an island off the west coast of Europe, and therefore helped by the prevailing winds to escape the effects of acid rain and other problems. We were also lucky not to have had the same kind of industrial revolution and industry as some other countries. Our problem now is to create employment, but to do it in ways that value our environment.” WayFirstsKindCountryProblemValuesEnvironmentEffectsWindRevolutionIndustryLuckyEuropeRainWestEmploymentFortunateIslandsIrelandOther CountriesCoastOur EnvironmentAcidPrevailingSo LuckyIndustrial RevolutionWest CoastAcid Rain Author:Mary Robinson
“In the army, all combat officers are taught the "Estimate of the Situation": When you are faced with a problem - take that hill, or in business maybe grow your market share - the first thing you do is to make an analysis of your environment.” FirstsProblemGrowsSituationEnvironmentShareTaughtArmyHillsAnalysisCombatOfficersOur Environment Author:Colin Powell