In this book two founders of Yes!, Youth for Environmental Sanity, present the facts about our environmental crisis in a clear, concise manner. The well researched themes covered are over-consumption, waste reduction, vegetarianiam, energy efficient living, and peacemaking.
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Gr. 7^-12. Robbins and Solomon believe that young people, who have the most to lose if our world continues to slide toward environmental ruin, can influence both other teens and adults to adopt more ecologically responsible lifestyles. As founders of the national youth-run organization YES! (Youth for Environmental Sanity), both young men (Robbins is 20; Solomon, 21) believe that poor environmental decisions are made because people do not realize how these decisions impact the earth. Adding some new information to what many would consider common knowledge, the two offer a reasoned rather than extremist argument. They illustrate the power of boycotts, letter-writing campaigns, and negative publicity on U.S. industry. They explain how simple choices, such as buying in bulk and setting the thermostat higher (or lower), make real differences in energy consumption. The book's information is carefully documented, though naysayers will be quick to point out the environmental perspective of most of its sources. Readers will have a difficult time avoiding at least cursory thought before they discard their aluminum drink can, scarf down their next hamburger, or even contemplate our nation's most recent wars. Frances Bradburn
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Facts + Insights = Inspiration for the rising generation!,
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This review is from: Choices for Our Future: A Generation Rising for Life on Earth (Paperback)
"Choices for Our Future is energetic, humorous, irreverent, and well-documented. It is a story told from the heart, filled with optimism, daring, and hope." - Jane Perkins, President, Friends of the Earth "This is an inspiring, informative, practical and persuasive book. It reflects the seriousness and commitment of its authors. At the same time, their enthusiasm and optimism shine through. When we each take action to support these choices for our future, we will be helping to create a future of peace and health for all life on Earth." - John Denver, Entertainer & Songwriter, President, Windstar Foundation "Only Ocean and Sol - the co-founders of Youth for Environmental Sanity and the YES! Tour - can include so many facts about environmental degradation and still leave the reader inspired to change things, day by day, community by community." - John W. Bartlett, Editor, 'The Future Is Ours: A Handbook for Student Activists in the 21st Century'
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