There is too much bad news to justify complacency. There is… - Donella Meadows

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There is too much bad news to justify complacency. There is too much good news to justify despair.

Donella Meadows

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Donella "Dana" Meadows (13 March, 1941 – 20 February, 2001) was a pioneering American environmental scientist, teacher and writer. She is best known as author of the influential book The Limits to Growth.

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Alternative Names: Donella Hager Meadows • Donella H. Meadows

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There is too much bad news to justify complacency. There is too much good news to justify despair. - Donella Meadows

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