JANE GOODALL’S ALL GOOD NEWS: STORIES OF HOPE On this World Ocean’s Day it must be stated that the overall plight of the oceans is desperately worrying. The oceans, along with the forests of the world, are the two great ecosystems that sequester carbon dioxide. And in so many places we are polluting the oceans to such an extent that they are no longer able to perform this function. They are becoming increasingly polluted from industrial, agricultural and household waste. We are overfishing our oceans and higher water temperatures are causing coral bleaching. And we all know about the vast…
Author: Robert Falls
Robert Falls
Robert Falls is a scientist who displays not only the expected attributes of observation, calculation, and conclusion, he embodies as well a unique blend of compassion, zen, humour, and hope. He is a compassionate friend of humanity and our planet, which explains his lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship and the restoration of degraded ecosystems. “Hope and Recovery on the Salish Sea” is Robert's incredible account of the sustained efforts of a broad community, and the outcome of those efforts in bringing a wounded marine ecosystem back to health after a century of unintended assault. It is a brilliant example of what is possible all over our planet. Robert’s book “Carbon Play”, from which “Hope and Recovery on the Salish Sea” has been adapted, is scheduled for publication in 2017. For more information, please contact robert.falls@UBC.ca
