A Contract with the EarthJHU Press, 1. 11. 2007 - Počet stran: 256 Focusing the environmental debate on the principle of common commitment, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and eminent conservationist Terry L. Maple present A Contract with the Earth. They declare a need for bipartisan environmentalism—a new era of environmental stewardship with principles that they believe most Americans will share. While acknowledging that liberals and conservatives do not see eye to eye on many issues, Gingrich and Maple argue successfully that environmental stewardship is a mainstream value that transcends partisan politics. Their thoughtful approaches to our environmental challenges are based on three main premises: environmental leadership is integral to America's role in the world, technologically savvy environmental entrepreneurs can and should be the cornerstone of environmental solutions, and cooperation and incentives must be dramatically increased to achieve workable and broadly supported environmental solutions. Gingrich and Maple believe that most people—regardless of how they categorize themselves politically—are weary of the legal and political conflicts that prevent individuals and communities from realizing the benefits of environmental conservation. The foundation of the book—a ten-point Contract with the Earth—promotes ingenuity over rhetoric as the way forward. |
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... become a conflicted , confused , and timid polity when it comes to environmental con- cerns . Historically , America has been a decisive nation . We must now take the necessary steps to return our country to a position of leadership on ...
... Become an Aspirational and Inspirational Nation . Expect that our local , state , and federal governments and their business enterprise partners will be both aspirational and inspirational . Government , industry , and small busi- 13 A ...
... become a model for other na- tions . We may also succeed in uniting the world in a shared mission to shape a green , clean , and safe planet with liberty , justice , and prosperity for all . 3 A Matter of Respect Respect , ( n ) 18 A ...
... become better edu- cated and wealthier , they demand an environment of supe- rior quality . " In general , " Baden concluded , " richer is greener . " This is the principle that links the economy with the environment . Effective ...
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Missed Opportunities | 37 |
Partnering for the Earth | 61 |
Entrepreneurial Environmentalism | 85 |
Environmental Philanthropy | 107 |
Renewing the Natural World | 125 |
Leading the Way to a Better World | 153 |
From Many One | 171 |
Epilogue | 185 |
Sources and Suggested Reading | 199 |
Index | 209 |
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