The Dominant Animal: Human Evolution & the Environment

Inspired Greetings

On July 29th I heard an amazing interview on Thom Hartmann's national radio show. First, I'd like to share that I cannot begin to describe all that I have learned and all that I have been connected to through Thom's radio show and his many incredible books. Thom, like myself, grew up in Michigan and now lives in Oregon, is my age and also the parent of three adult children. In addition, for all who don't yet know of Thom, he is also a prolific author, speaker, and activist who goes way above and beyond to create a world that works for all. I have grown to love, respect, and deeply appreciate this incredible man for his integrity, passion, and the countless ways in which he is making a positive difference in America and around the world. Thom's website is: http://www.thomhartmann.com/

One of the people Thom interviewed on July 29th was renowned researcher and author, Paul Ehrlich, who spoke about over-population and his new book he co-authored with his wife, Anne Ehrlich, called The Dominant Animal: Human Evolution and the Environment. For the audio of this interview, please go here: http://airamerica.com/content/thom-hartmann-paul-ehrlich.

For Paul and Anne Ehrlich's website, The Dominant Animal: Human Evolution & the Environment, please go here: http://www.dominantanimal.org/.

Paul was interviewed on E&E TV's "On Point". Watch the video here. For a transcript of this interview from 7/24/08 in which the author discusses population growth, environmental destruction, biofuels, offshore drilling, peak oil, where to go from here and more, please go here: http://eenews.net/tv/transcript/846.

There are few issues more important than those raised here. Please consider passing this on to others. Thanks.

Peace,

Molly

“…The Dominant Animal tells the story of how mankind came to dominate nearly every inch of the earth. [It] spans the entire history of the world, weaving both cultural and biological evolution into the ambitious narrative. At its core are timely questions we would all do well to consider: Is it in our best interest to dominate Earth? Are we creating a future we want to live in?” —Plenty magazine

“No other scientific couple could produce a book of this brilliance on where we came from and where we're going. The Ehrlichs, who have been at the cutting edge of the science, have interwoven evolutionary history and our environmental dilemma into a compelling and vital story.” – John P. Holdren, Director, The Woods Hole Research Center and Teresa and John Heinz Professor of Environmental Policy, Harvard University