The Next Eco-Warriors: 22 Young Women and Men Who Are Saving the Planet
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| Rating | : | 4.88 (619 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1573244864 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 262 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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. Emily Hunter, daughter of Greenpeace co-founders Robert and Bobbi Hunter, has worked with numerous environmental campaigns, including saving whales in the Antarctic Ocean and protecting indigenous species of the Galapagos Islands. She is the environmental correspondent for MTV News Canada and climate producer for The Real News Network
The Next Eco-Warriors features the stories of 22 of these emerging leaders and their heroic work in a variety of green revolutions. Together their message is clear: anyone can be an eco-warrior if they use their talents for change. Jamie Henn, co-founder of 350. Tanya Fields, an urban farmer and poor people's activist in New York City. Peter Hammarstedt and Benjamin Potts of Sea Shepherd fame and co-stars of television's Whale Wars. Wen Bo, founder of China's Greenpeace. Emily Hunter, daughter of Greenpeace co-founders Robert and Bobbi Hunter, introduces us to the feisty and diverse global community of young people who are tackling issues of energy use, overfishing, overconsumption, waste management, the disappearance of indigenous cultures and rainforest, and other urgent environmental/social concerns with a sense of passion and possibility. Meet the 21st century eco-activists who are devoting themselves to saving our planet. Enei Begaye, a Navajo/Diné activist bringing green jobs to the reservation. The book will release for Earth Day, with earth-friendly promotions.. Rob Stewart, award-winning filmmaker of Sharkwater
Its members are young and motivated, and their actions will help pull us all back from the brink of destruction wrought by modern 'progress.' In The Next Eco-Warriors, the revolutionaries tell their own tales that are by turns exciting, horrifying, inspirational, and heart-wrenching. Together, their stories make this abundantly clear: No matter what your passion or calling, no matter your resources or circumstances, you can get out there and DO SOMETHING to effect change. "Rousing, electrifying profiles in global environmental activism." -Carol Haggas, Booklist March 2011"This book will break your heart, then inspire you, and hopefully move you into looking at how you can use your life to make a positive difference for the Planet and all the life it sustains--now and for future gener
Amanda F said Read this book. Do it.. I'm involved in activism, and I sometimes find myself getting very discouraged and burned out. Then I pick up this book, read even just one story, and my fire is renewed. The people in this book are so brave and inspiring, and they tackle such important issues that we all should be aware of. Please read this book. You will not regret it.. "Exciting book" according to Loki. This book inspired me and was really exciting! The 21st century eco-activists who are devoting themselves to winning the struggle: 20 of our future world eco-leaders tell the stories of their work in a variety of green revolutions. With a forword by Farley Mowat, one of the original eco-warriors