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Earth in the Balance: Ecology and the Human Spirit, by Al Gore


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Click here for 34 full quotes from Al Gore in the book Earth in the Balance.
OR click on an issue category below for a subset.
Environment
   Our beaches mirror the degradation of the environment.
   The effects of global warming on polar ice are significant.
   America is not responding to environmental danger signals.
   Global warming is a strategic threat.
   Half of all American waters are polluted.
   If we do nothing else, save the rain forest.
   Americans generate too much waste.
   Industrialism has led to tremendous waste and pollution.
   In the U.S., chemicals constitute most hazardous waste.
   The US should lead the global environmental movement.
   Environmentalism can only thrive where democracy thrives.
   Calculate environmental impact when measuring profit.
   Economics does not account for the cost of consumption.
   Internal combustion engines interfere with earth’s cleansing.
   Civilization and the earth are increasingly in conflict.
   The world must unite to save the environment.
   Global Marshall Plan must include the First and Third worlds.
   Global Marshall Plan: Five strategic goals.
   Every individual should take responsibility for the earth.
   A balance between civilization and the earth is needed.
   Welcomes criticism as “too environmental”.
   Ozone protection is working; keep up diligence.
   Big Lie: good environment is bad economics.
   Global Warming is a clear & present threat; but preventable.
   Strengthen CAA; polluters pay for air cleanup.
   Kyoto goals are an indispensable first step.
   Replacing internal combustion is possible & will create jobs.
Government Reform
   Politicians address immediate problems, not long-term ones.
   Our leaders are ignoring the threat to the environment.
   Polls and technology dominate politics, not substance.
Immigration
   Global warming will cause Third World flight to the West.
Labor & Farming
   More bio-energy means less greenhouse emissions & more jobs.
Principles & Values
   Earth in the Balance is a call to action and hope.
Technology
   Promote $500B market for energy technology.


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The above quotations are from Earth in the Balance: Ecology and the Human Spirit, by Al Gore.

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