Loving This Planet
Leading Thinkers Talk About How to Make A Better World
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Government, Public Policy, Science & Nature, Nature, Environment, Environmental Conservation & Protection
| Author: | Dr. Helen Caldicott, Maude Barlow, Bill McKibben, Lester Brown, Janette Sherman-Nevinger, Hugh Gusterson, Chris Hedges, Diane Curran, Vini Gautam Khurana, David Krieger, Carole Gallagher, Jonathan Schell, William Hartung, Michael T. Klare, Daniel Ellsberg, Antony Loewenstein, John Church, Rhett Butler, Martin Sheen, Arjun Makhijani, Lily Tomlin, Michael Madsen, Bob Herbert, Frances Fox Piven, Denis Hayes, Phil Radford | ISBN: | 9781595588081 |
| Publisher: | The New Press | Publication: | July 26, 2011 |
| Imprint: | The New Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Dr. Helen Caldicott, Maude Barlow, Bill McKibben, Lester Brown, Janette Sherman-Nevinger, Hugh Gusterson, Chris Hedges, Diane Curran, Vini Gautam Khurana, David Krieger, Carole Gallagher, Jonathan Schell, William Hartung, Michael T. Klare, Daniel Ellsberg, Antony Loewenstein, John Church, Rhett Butler, Martin Sheen, Arjun Makhijani, Lily Tomlin, Michael Madsen, Bob Herbert, Frances Fox Piven, Denis Hayes, Phil Radford |
| ISBN: | 9781595588081 |
| Publisher: | The New Press |
| Publication: | July 26, 2011 |
| Imprint: | The New Press |
| Language: | English |
Conversations on sustainability, renewable energy, and other pressing issues: “A level of intellectual discussion all too absent in our national discourse.” —Booklist
A co-founder of Physicians for Social Responsibility, named one of the most influential women of the twentieth century by the Smithsonian Institute, Helen Caldicott presents a valuable collection of her interviews with prominent figures and environmentalists—in which she:
*Scrutinizes our unsustainable dependence on nuclear energy
*Explores how the United States could transition to renewable energy
*Raises awareness about issues such as deforestation and sea-level rise
Extending well beyond the scope of conventional environmental discussions, this book gives us Martin Sheen on grassroots movements and unionized labor; Chris Hedges on the costs of standing up for your morals; and award-winning actress Lily Tomlin on contemporary politics, in a sarcastic and witty exchange at once hilarious and inspiring—and also includes interviews with Maude Barlow, Bill McKibben, Jonathan Schell, Daniel Ellsberg, Lester Brown, Frances Fox Piven, Bob Herbert, and more.
“A treasure trove of anecdotes featuring high-profile politicians, academics, and celebrities . . . Surprising statistics about nuclear waste storage, rising sea levels, and military spending serve as an alarm, but Caldicott and her collaborators also offer many innovative solutions.” —Publishers Weekly
“God bless Helen Caldicott.” —Los Angeles Times
Conversations on sustainability, renewable energy, and other pressing issues: “A level of intellectual discussion all too absent in our national discourse.” —Booklist
A co-founder of Physicians for Social Responsibility, named one of the most influential women of the twentieth century by the Smithsonian Institute, Helen Caldicott presents a valuable collection of her interviews with prominent figures and environmentalists—in which she:
*Scrutinizes our unsustainable dependence on nuclear energy
*Explores how the United States could transition to renewable energy
*Raises awareness about issues such as deforestation and sea-level rise
Extending well beyond the scope of conventional environmental discussions, this book gives us Martin Sheen on grassroots movements and unionized labor; Chris Hedges on the costs of standing up for your morals; and award-winning actress Lily Tomlin on contemporary politics, in a sarcastic and witty exchange at once hilarious and inspiring—and also includes interviews with Maude Barlow, Bill McKibben, Jonathan Schell, Daniel Ellsberg, Lester Brown, Frances Fox Piven, Bob Herbert, and more.
“A treasure trove of anecdotes featuring high-profile politicians, academics, and celebrities . . . Surprising statistics about nuclear waste storage, rising sea levels, and military spending serve as an alarm, but Caldicott and her collaborators also offer many innovative solutions.” —Publishers Weekly
“God bless Helen Caldicott.” —Los Angeles Times
