The optimistic environmentalist
Subtitle: progressing towards a greener future
By: David R. Boyd
Publisher: ECW Press
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 219
ISBN-13: 9781770412385
Subjects: Environmentalism; Environmental protection; Environmental policy; Sustainable development
Description: "Yes, the world faces substantial environmental challenges -- climate change, pollution, and extinction. But the surprisingly good news is that we have solutions to these problems. In the past fifty years, a remarkable number of environmental problems have been solved, while substantial progress is ongoing on others. The Optimistic Environmentalist chronicles these remarkable success stories. Endangered species -- from bald eagles to gray whales -- pulled back from the precipice of extinction. Thousands of new parks, protecting billions of hectares of land and water. The salvation of the ozone layer, vital to life on Earth. The exponential growth of renewable energy powered by wind, water, and sun. The race to be the greenest city in the world. Remarkable strides in cleaning up the air we breathe and the water we drink. The banning of dozens of the world's most toxic chemicals. A circular economy where waste is a thing of the past. Past successes pave the way for even greater achievements in the future. Providing a powerful antidote to environmental despair, this book inspires optimism, leading readers to take action and exemplifying how change can happen. A bright green future is not only possible, it's within our grasp.""--Publisher's description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 205-216).
Table of contents: title: Introduction: the importance of being optimistic; title: Part I: the big picture; title: Nature's comeback stories; title: The renewable energy revolution; title: The circular economy; title: Part II: healthy environment, healthy people; title: Cleaner air; title: Saving the ozone layer; title: Taps, toilets, and farms; title: Global detox; title: Part III: the built environment; title: The greenest city decathlon; title: The future of buildings; title: Electrifying transport; title: Conclusion: from optimism to action.