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)
Pollution knows no borders.
Every molecule counts in atmospheric chemistry.
Humility before the unknown is a scientist's virtue.
Sustainability is the art of living wisely.
The Nobel was for a team effort.
Climate science must guide our leaders.
Discovery often comes from unexpected paths.
Nature's wisdom surpasses our own.
Act now, or pay later for environmental sins.
Chemistry is the poetry of elements.
International treaties save the planet.
Persistence in research yields breakthroughs.
The ozone story is one of hope and action.
Life is a delicate chemical balance.
Humor helps in the face of daunting science.
Global challenges unite us all.
Every day in the lab is a new adventure.
Wisdom comes from understanding our limits.
The pursuit of knowledge is life's greatest joy.
In science, questions are more important than answers.
Contemporaries of Mario J. Molina
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