Finding Hope: Environmentalism and the Anthropocene

What is it about?

This essay reflects on the history of environmental activism in the western tradition, to ponder the relevance (and shortcomings) of such commitment in the Anthropocene. Although the results of environmental activism have sometimes fallen short of the aspirations that inspired it, the movement has won important gains and its proponents remain resilient and resourceful. In retrospect it is clear that questions of scale, strategy and the meaning of environmental stewardship have troubled the environmental movement but these challenges should not be taken as failures. Environmentalism is a job that lasts forever. Sustaining the planet and its peoples as best we can is a holy grail to strive for, and history provides reason to hope - and to believe in the worthiness of rising to the challenges — involved therein

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Photo by owen sheffield on Unsplash

Photo by owen sheffield on Unsplash

Why is it important?

As the climate and nature emergencies intensify and the future of people on earth is increasingly clouded, it is vital to learn from the past and to continue to believe in peoples' capacity to come together and strive for the common good.

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