|
|
Showing 1 - 1 of
1 matches in All Departments
For thousands of years, humanity has considered itself the earth's
custodian. With our vast potential we are capable of preserving the
earth for future generations or causing irreparable harm. For the
first time here, environmental lawyer and activist Robert Emmet
Hernan provides a comprehensive, up-to-date treatment of what
happened at fifteen environmental disasters in ten countries across
the globe. This Borrowed Earth is a remarkable collection of
stories that cover nuclear explosions, oil spills and fires,
chemical spills, polluted air, toxic substances causing awful
injuries to children, destruction of rainforest and entire
ecosytems. The names associated with these disasters - e.g.,
Chernobyl, Exxon Valdez, Minamata, Love Canal, Seveso, Bhopal and
others - will haunt future generations. At the same time, the
stories provide a moving tribute to the courage and persistence of
ordinary people who struggled to understand what was happening to
them and to protect their families and their environment against
these onslaughts. Poignant, moving, and inspirational, the events
narrated here show how individuals can counterbalance the
negligence and criminality of narrow economic interests that
threaten our planet. Their stories will provide inspiration for a
new generation committed to protecting the environment, and
humanity.
|
You may like...
Tweeting Dante
Donald Carlson
Hardcover
R657
R586
Discovery Miles 5 860
Heroines
Mary Riso
Hardcover
R974
R827
Discovery Miles 8 270
|
Email address subscribed successfully.
A activation email has been sent to you.
Please click the link in that email to activate your subscription.