Barry Commoner Quotes

American biologist, college professor and eco-socialist

Barry Commoner (May 28, 1917 – September 30, 2012) was an American biologist, college professor, and eco-socialist. In 1980 he ran for President of the United States on the Citizens Party ticket.

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Clearly, we have compiled a record of serious failures in recent technological encounters with the environment. In each case, the new technology was brought into use before the ultimate hazards were known. We have been quick to reap the benefits and slow to comprehend the costs.

The peak of the [Presidential] campaign happened in Albuquerque, where a local reporter said to me, "Dr. Commoner, are you a serious candidate or are you just running on the issues?"