NATURE'S BEST HOPE A New Approach to Conservation that Starts in Your Yard

Adam Barr presents this do-something vision of how we can all take a grassroots approach to conservation. In measured tones that emphasize urgency, Barr presents ecologist Tallamy's fact-based belief that we need to develop a new mindfulness about how our actions degrade the environment. Arguing that it's easy to slip into dangerous indifference--the disappearance of species doesn't bother those in environments where they're not encountered--Tallamy tells listeners that being neutral is not good enough; we need to act both individually and collectively to save our planet for future generations. Tallamy's specific and do-able suggestions encourage listeners to take action to increase biodiversity in their own backyards. Adopting new attitudes--and sharing them with our children--can make big differences. J.C.G. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2021]