Mario J. Molina
He was a co-recipient of the Nobel Prize for his role in elucidating the threat to the Earth's ozone layer from CFCs.
Most quoted
"Scientists can and should play a very important role in communicating to the public and to policy makers the risks and the opportunities associated with climate change."
— from Interview with The Nobel Prize organization, 2013
"Our work shows that these compounds are not inert, as was previously thought, but rather that they can have a significant impact on the Earth's protective ozone layer."
— from Stratospheric sink for chlorofluoromethanes: chlorine atom-catalyzed destruction of ozone, 1974
"The beauty of science lies in its ability to unravel the mysteries of nature, to reveal the intricate dance of atoms and molecules that govern our existence."
— from Various interviews and speeches
All quotes by Mario J. Molina (402)
We cannot afford to be paralyzed by uncertainty; we must act on the best available science.
The ozone hole was a warning shot; climate change is the main event.
The solutions to climate change are within our grasp, if we choose to implement them.
Ignoring scientific warnings has severe consequences.
The responsibility for environmental protection rests with all of us, not just scientists or governments.
The beauty of science is its ability to reveal the hidden workings of nature, even when those revelations are uncomfortable.
We need to move beyond partisan politics when it comes to environmental issues.
The scale of the climate challenge requires transformative change, not just incremental adjustments.
Our planet's atmosphere is a thin, fragile layer that we are profoundly impacting.
The pursuit of knowledge is a fundamental human endeavor, and it comes with a responsibility.
We must listen to the voices of those most affected by climate change.
The scientific community has a duty to communicate its findings clearly and effectively to the public.
The environment doesn't have borders. We share the same atmosphere.
What's out in the atmosphere affects everybody. It's a global issue.
We were not searching for the ozone hole; we were trying to understand the chemistry.
It was a surprise to us that the chemistry was so dramatic.
Society has to be willing to support fundamental research, even if it doesn't have an immediate application.
The ozone depletion story is a powerful example of how basic scientific research can lead to the identification of a global environmental problem.
We need to continue doing science to solve problems, not just to acquire knowledge for its own sake.
The world recognized the threat, and the world acted.
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