Sunlight warms the Earth with life. As our culture moved from ancient hunting/gathering times to the technological era, we discovered ancient sunlight — captured millions of years ago by plants and compressed into oil deep under our soil and oceans. Now, as our planet’s oil supplies are projected to last no more than thirty to fifty years, and species and cultures are dying off at an unprecedented rate, we confront difficult choices. - Thom Hartmann
In this passionate yet thoroughly researched book, author Thom Hartmann proposes that the only lasting solution to the crises we face is to relearn the lessons of our ancient ancestors — who lived sustainably for thousands of generations. How can you and I make a contribution to make this any better? Think of the ways you can save our resources from depleting any faster that it already is. Are you and I not responsible for leaving the next generation in a sordid state?
In a very real sense, we’re all made out of sunlight. Sunlight radiating heat, visible light, and ultraviolet light is the source of virtually all life on Earth.
By burning trees, coal, and oil, we’re currently pouring over six billion tons of carbon into the atmosphere every year, an explosion compared to the 1.6 billion tons we spit out in 1950.
Because of human actions—and inaction—our planet appears to be on a collision course with disaster.
I agree. Our planet, indeed, our universe, is a precious and unique creation. We need to treat it as the precious and fragile jewel it is.
We really don’t value things as much until they are no more……