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)
Collaboration across borders is key to solving global crises.
The Nobel Prize is not an end, but a call to continue.
In science, persistence uncovers truth.
The atmosphere is a shared heritage for all humanity.
CFCs seemed harmless until we looked closer.
Education is the best tool against environmental ignorance.
Nature's balance is delicate; we must tread lightly.
The ozone layer's recovery shows policy works.
Chemistry reveals the invisible threads of life.
Doubt is the spark of scientific inquiry.
Global warming demands urgent, unified action.
My Mexican roots fuel my passion for universal problems.
Experiments are the language of truth in science.
The future depends on today's environmental choices.
Ozone depletion was a wake-up call for humanity.
Innovation in green chemistry is our hope.
Peace comes from a healthy planet.
Life's meaning lies in contributing to knowledge.
Skepticism strengthens scientific claims.
The lab is where dreams meet reality.
Contemporaries of Mario J. Molina
Other Chemistrys born within 50 years of Mario J. Molina (1943–2020).