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David Suzuki, my new best friend
For over three decades, David Suzuki has been Canada's foremost environmental conscience. From his experiments with fruit flies to his warnings about genetically modified food, Suzuki has made science relevant, interesting and full of wonder to his audiences. As a broadcaster for the CBC, he has issued frank warnings against industry, the economy and his fellow scientists. Passionate and outspoken, he has also won his fair share of critics. But despite, or perhaps because of this, Suzuki remains undeterred in his message.
• "I am an optimist who writes from the perspective of a scientist, victim and parent. Although much of what I see is bleak and frightening, I believe in the power of reason to alter human behaviour." — David Suzuki, Inventing the Future: Reflections on Science, Technology and Nature
• "If the CBC survives another 50 years, it will be because of Hockey Night in Canada. If the planet survives another 50 years, it will be because of Dr. David Suzuki." Bill Brioux, Toronto Sun.
Program: Midday
Broadcast Date: Dec. 14, 1999
Guest(s): David Suzuki
Reporter: Jordan Kawchuk
Duration: 4:06
Last updated: April 24, 2013
Page consulted on April 24, 2013
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David Suzuki criticizes the teaching of science in Canadian schools.
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The Nature of Things celebrates its 30th anniversary.
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Severn Suzuki, David Suzuki's daughter, talks about her participation ...
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