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Against nature

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Ethical StancePlay
Often used to express disapproval in ethical debates about science, like cloning. SlideCloning animals is against nature, it raises many ethical questions.
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Can carry a strong emotional weight, implying that something is not just unusual, but wrong. SlideThey said building a dam in the wildlife reserve was against nature.
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Environmental ConcernPlay
Common in discussions about human impact on the environment or ecosystems. SlidePouring waste into the ocean is an act that's against nature.