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Synopsis
Humanity is facing large-scale, environmental challenges; yet, many think of "environmentalism" as the sole concern of special interest groups and niche activists. However, the solutions to these challenges will require a widespread change in perspective and behavior on the part of all of humanity. Author and biologist, Carl N. McDaniel, tells the stories of eight environmental leaders who are leading the way in the areas of clean air, preserving biodiversity, healthy farms, living locally, population, steady-state economics, global climate change and ecological design. In exploring their efforts, McDaniel shows the limitations and possibilities for positive change.
Chapters & Topics
Chapter 1
Clean Air: Terry Swearingen and Toxic Waste
Chapter 2
Rewilding Home: Dave Foreman and Preserving Biodiversity
Chapter 3
Nature as Measure: Wes Jackson and Agriculture
Chapter 4
A Crisis of Perception: Helena Norberg-Hodge and Globalization
Chapter 5
Be Fruitful and Few: Werner Fornos and Population
Chapter 6
Living in a Finite World: Herman Daly and Economics
Chapter 7
Accepting Uncertainty: Stephen Schneider and Global Climate Change
Chapter 8
Ecological Design: David Orr and Education
Chapter 9
Can We Change, Will We Change?
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