The Optimistic Environmentalist, David R. Boyd
The Optimistic Environmentalist, David R. Boyd
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The Optimistic Environmentalist
Progressing Toward a Greener Future

Author: David R. Boyd

Narrator: Graham Winton

Unabridged: 6 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 02/05/2016


Synopsis

A hopeful, inspiring, and honest take on the environment 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 50 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.

About David R. Boyd

David R. Boyd is an environmental lawyer, professor, and advocate for recognition of the right to live in a healthy environment. Boyd is the award-winning author of eight books, including The Optimistic Environmentalist, and co-chaired Vancouver's Greenest City initiative with Mayor Gregor Robertson. He lives on Pender Island, British Columbia.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Niamh on January 14, 2020

4.5 stars.......more

Goodreads review by Rhys on March 14, 2016

My first flee-response to the book was due to the title. I had just finished reading Terry Eagleton’s book, Hope Without Optimism, which tried to parse hope from optimism. He says authentic hope “needs to be underpinned by reasons. […] It must be able to pick out the features of a situation that ren......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on December 06, 2017

Very optimistic, good for cheering up even the most cynical of environmentalists. However there was often not enough detail or background on the stories. I would have liked to know what the lessons learned were from say, the recovery of the bald eagle, that could be applied to protecting other endan......more

Goodreads review by Tay on August 22, 2024

It’s like reading a 200 page lit review of environmental successes. Take that how you will. Meh recommendation.......more

Goodreads review by Mireille on June 05, 2017

Soyons optimistes!......more