Paul Tsongas Quotes

Environmentalism isn't a discipline or specialty. It's a way of seeing our place in the world. And we need everybody to see the world that way. Don't think 'In order to make a difference I have to become an environmentalist.'

I wanted to help raise awareness, so I created an environmental foundation called Just Within Reach.

We can have technology, prosperity, nice homes and cars, but at the same time we must be conscious of what we are dumping into the water, the air and our food.

The future will either be green or not at all.

We must not be the generation responsible for irreversibly damaging the environment. We must hand it over to our children in as near pristine condition as we were lent it from our parents.

No compromise in defense of Mother Earth.

Environmentalism is a dangerous ideology endangering human freedom.

The central organizing principle of governments everywhere must be the environment.

I always knew that I was going be an environmental advocate when I was very young.

I have a major respect for nature. I'm an environmentalist.

I have my own career. I'm an environmentalist.

We only have one earth. Let's take care of it.

Even in America, people have said again and again that they would be willing to sacrifice for a cleaner environment.

I'm a latecomer to the environmental issue, which for years seemed to me like an excuse for more government regulation. But I can see that in rich societies, voters are paying less attention to economic issues and more to issues of the spirit, including the environment.

I am not a tree-hugger and I don't think mine is an extreme point of view.

Unless we keep this planet healthy, everything else is for naught.

I'm an environmentalist; I recycle.

We must conserve our environment and pass it on to our children in as good or better condition than it was passed to us.

I think the greatest challenge in environmentalism and the most rewarding challenge is trying to figure out how humans can meet their needs while protecting the environment.

It's no secret - if you know me, have ever met me or have shared a meal with me - that I'm a passionate environmentalist.

Raising awareness on the most pressing environmental issues of our time is more important than ever.

Environmentalism is a way of seeing our place within the biosphere.

Environmentalism has failed.

There is no larger collective-action problem than the environment. The three biggest lies of the environmental movement is that every little bit helps, you can do your part, and together we can do it.

I believe in the protection of the environment that supports us all.