Our journey to sustainability : how everyday heroes make a difference /

"What moves us to take action on behalf of the environment? That is the question at the heart of Jon R. Biemer's new book, which introduces us to the wisdom of counselors, the passion of youth, breakthroughs of entrepreneurs, and the yeoman competence of dedicated employees saving our plan...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Biemer, Jon R., 1950- (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2024]
Subjects:	Sustainable development > United States > Case studies. Environmentalism > United States > Case studies. Développement durable > États-Unis > Études de cas. Electronic books.

Table of Contents:

Cover
Contents
Acknowledgments
Sustainable Wisdom Vignettes
Finding Your Fire
Pilgrimage
Portland, Oregon
Homeowners
Electric Vehicle Owners
Meadville, Pennsylvania
Youth Partnering with Adults
Calling All Artists!
Henrietta, New York
Environmental Journalists
Entrepreneurs
Corvallis, Oregon
Stewards of the Land
Indigenous Country
Bison
Bees and Eagles
Save the Tiger
Gainesville, Florida
Explorers
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Faith-Based Environmentalists
Valuing Spirit
The Power of Walking
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Go Beyond
Notes
Annotated Bibliography
Index
About the Author