Quote by Dame Barbara Ward

We cannot cheat on DNA. We cannot get round photosynthesis. We cannot say I am not going to give a damn about phytoplankton. All these tiny mechanisms provide the preconditions of our planetary life. To say we do not care is to say in the most literal sense that we choose death.

We cannot cheat on DNA. We cannot get round photosynthesis.

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of recognizing and respecting the key elements that sustain life on Earth. It emphasizes the inevitability of our reliance on processes like DNA, photosynthesis, and phytoplankton, which are fundamental to the functioning of our planet. Neglecting or ignoring the significance of these mechanisms is equivalent to disregarding our own survival. The quote suggests that by failing to appreciate and protect these essential components, we are essentially opting for our own demise.

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Conservation

By Dame Barbara Ward

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