A comment from Tony Millson
A comment from Tony Millson, Senior Solicitor, London
I believe this book should be compulsory reading for all. Particularly, for those who have been elected to public office.
Part one of the book provides a short introduction to life on earth. In part two, the author relays in a technical but readable fashion the many ways in which human beings have fought against the power of nature. It could be said that the human race has harnessed nature for its own purpose but it seems quite clear that such harnessing has amounted to exploitation of the world’s non-renewable resources.
Part three of the book is headed “exploring future positives”. She also explains where in recent years humans’ thinking has changed which gives her reason to see hope for the future of the planet and its occupants.
I can also see reason for optimism, but perhaps less so than the author. However that is why I think everybody should read this book to give them food both for thought, possibly action, and yet hope.