"The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard."
— Environmentalism

January 1, 1970

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Gaylord Nelson, former governor of Wisconsin, founder of Earth Day, "Ah, Wilderness! Save It", New York Times, 4 Sep 1984