This oft quoted line is taken out of context in a way that changes it's meaning diametrically. What I actually said in 2002 was: "Science is telling us that the environmental support system that all life depends on, is breaking down. The good news is that we can reverse this by using unobtrusive best practices of land, water and energy conservation
Over time. The bad news is that if we remain in denial and the environment worsens, then in that event the solutions will become more draconi and
INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS MAY HAVE TO TAKE A BACK SEAT TO THE COLLECTIVE needs of the planet."