"What is Biodiversity and Why is it so Important?" (Vandana Shiva)
The words "beautiful planet" couldn't have been chosen better! Shiva starts off with her section in our University Colloquium book in such a positive manner. I really admire the introduction. It is great that she makes points in the area of destruction and biodiversity, so our planet is aware of the areas and people that are affected by the destruction. An example is on page 39 when Shiva states that destruction has an affect on farmers, fishermen, etc. As she also states on page 44, balance is of utmost importance, without it the threat starts!
Excerpt from Hope for Animals and Their World "Healing Earth's Scars: It's Never Too Late"
(Jane Goodall, Gail Hudson, and Thane Maynard)
I absolutely love "The Man Who Restored Forests to a Mountain"!!! This story of Paul Rokich is amazing, on an inspirational level! A quick recap: Paul, all by himself started going to the Oquirrh Mountains in Utah and would plant seeds. Well one day, his work came to life and there was once again green grass and trees on these mountains. "The Importance of Women" section is also very inspirational! Need I say more about this section of our textbook!? What's more important than planning a family to us women!? (Besides our education of course!)
University Colloquium: A Sustainable Future. (2011). Acton, MA: Copley Custom Textbooks.
(Pages 38-57 and 161-185)
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