They feel that we should have as little effect on the biosphere as possible. What I do believe is that we need to be very aware of what we are doing, and how we must be always alert to ways in which we affect ourselves and our environment. I feel that through research and education, we, as a species will eventually learn to make the correct choices. We need to determine how our actions will affect the world we will pass on to our children and we need to make the necessary decisions to ensure it is a better planet than we inherited from our parents. I am very interested in ISO 14000 and very enthusiastic about the possibilities of its ability to reduce pollution.
Environmental regulations are necessary.
At the present time, I am responsible for three completely separate environmental programs. One, to comply with government regulations, Two, to minimize pollution, and Three, to make our neighbors feel at ease with our activities. It is amazing how little the three programs have in common with each other. Complying with the regulations consists almost completely in filling out forms. It is stunning how little the regulations have to do with any actual protection of the environment.