Hope on Earth: A Conversation
Oh, to have been a fly on the wall during the meeting between these two environmental giants that took place during a couple of days at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory.  For dedicated environmentalists, this book is the next best thing.  Each a renowned leader in his special field, Ehrlich and Tobias represent the cumulative thinking of the past 45 years of interdisciplinary ecological studies.  Their discussions are wide-ranging and deeply personal.  Tobias’ unabashed championing of animal rights and vegetarianism are countered by Ehrlich’s equally audacious positions on population control and resource management.  Often spirited, frequently at odds, these two scientists respectfully agree to disagree when their positions clash yet always manage to intuitively arrive at the heart of any topic, from reproductive rights to gun control, government regulation to recycling, and offer sharp and discerning arguments for ethical, scientific, and responsible resolutions.  A brilliant, absorbing, and timely discussion of the most pressing issues of the day conducted by two of the world’s foremost environmental experts. --Carol Haggas