Jane Goodall’s excerpt was a very uplifting and encouraging thing to read, especially after the previous excerpt by Shiva which focused more on the damage we are doing than the recovery efforts being made. Jane believes there is hope for the future of our planet based off of four different reasons. They are the extraordinary intellect of humans, the resilience of nature, the energy and commitment of informed young people who are empowered to act, and the indomitable human spirit. She then begins recalling many of the environmental rehabilitation success stories she has witnessed throughout her career. These stories range from the reviving of an old quarry to the cleansing of the Hudson river and are all extremely uplifting.
My favorite passage was Jane Goodall’s recollection of the efforts taken, not only protect the Gombe chimpanzee, but to better the lives of countless people living near the chimpanzees. By creating programs to help people living in these desolate areas near endangered species, we can not only better the lives of our fellow human beings, but protect and conserve our planet for future generations. Reading about Goodall’s experiences in Gombe is not only encouraging, it is heartwarming.
After reading many of the short stories about the recovery of desolate landscapes I am beginning to have hope for the future of our planet. Just because we have made mistakes in the past, does not mean our actions today do not adversely affect our home. We need to continue searching for ways to minimize pollution, to conserve and protect our endangered ecosystems, and just live an all-around sustainable lifestyle.
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