Jane Goodall is well known for her work and in this excerpt, she discusses how to save species through the recreation of habitats. It's a simple question; what is the point of saving endangered animals if they are going to have no home? Goodall believes that there are four things that can allow us to recreate the habitats for these desperate creatures. Her four reasons for hope are, "our quite extraordinary intellect, the resilience of nature, the energy and commitment of informed young people who are empowered to act, and the indomitable human spirit."
I do believe that these are somewhat ideal, however, she does provide me with hope of my own. The story of the Kenyan Coast was inspiring. When a small section of Africa was turned into a barren wasteland by the Bamburi Portland Cement Company, many thought that was how it would remain. However Dr. Felix Mandl helped turn it back into a thriving forest. The most impressive part of this story is that Dr. Mandl was not a activist or environmentalist but instead belonged to the cement company itself. It is responsible business practices like these that should encourage other business owners.
Another story that stood out to me was the Loess Plateau in China. When I think of China, I get the image of smog covered cities and people bustling around in crowded streets. Amazingly, these people have restored the Loess Plateau which was considered the most eroded place on the planet. If they can do that, I have hope that anybody anywhere can help bring the earth back to a more beautiful and livable place.
I do believe that these are somewhat ideal, however, she does provide me with hope of my own. The story of the Kenyan Coast was inspiring. When a small section of Africa was turned into a barren wasteland by the Bamburi Portland Cement Company, many thought that was how it would remain. However Dr. Felix Mandl helped turn it back into a thriving forest. The most impressive part of this story is that Dr. Mandl was not a activist or environmentalist but instead belonged to the cement company itself. It is responsible business practices like these that should encourage other business owners.
Another story that stood out to me was the Loess Plateau in China. When I think of China, I get the image of smog covered cities and people bustling around in crowded streets. Amazingly, these people have restored the Loess Plateau which was considered the most eroded place on the planet. If they can do that, I have hope that anybody anywhere can help bring the earth back to a more beautiful and livable place.
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