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Dangerous Years: David Orr's Masterpiece on the Perils of Environmental Destruction

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In his groundbreaking book, Dangerous Years: Climate Change, the Long Emergency, and the Way Forward, David Orr argues that we are facing a global environmental crisis that threatens the very foundations of our civilization.

Dangerous Years

by David W. Orr

5 out of 5

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Orr is a leading environmentalist and educator who has been writing and speaking about the dangers of climate change for decades. In Dangerous Years, he draws on his vast knowledge and experience to paint a stark picture of the challenges we face.

Orr argues that we are entering a period of unprecedented environmental change. The Earth's climate is warming at an alarming rate, sea levels are rising, and extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe.

These changes are having a devastating impact on our planet's ecosystems. Coral reefs are bleaching and dying, forests are burning, and wildlife is disappearing. The very air we breathe and the water we drink are becoming polluted.

Orr warns that if we do not take action to address the environmental crisis, we will face a future of catastrophic consequences. These consequences could include widespread food shortages, water scarcity, and mass migrations.

But Orr is not all doom and gloom. He argues that we still have time to avoid the worst effects of the environmental crisis. But we need to act now.

Orr offers a number of solutions to the environmental crisis, including:

Reducing our dependence on fossil fuels
Investing in renewable energy
Protecting our forests and oceans
Educating ourselves and our children about the importance of environmental sustainability

Orr acknowledges that these solutions will not be easy to implement. They will require major changes to our economy, our society, and our way of life.

But Orr argues that the cost of inaction is far greater than the cost of action. If we fail to address the environmental crisis, we will bequeath a poisoned planet to our children and grandchildren.

Dangerous Years is a powerful and urgent book that should be read by everyone who cares about the future of our planet.

Praise for Dangerous Years

"David Orr is one of the most important environmental thinkers of our time. Dangerous Years is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges we face and the solutions we need." - Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature

"Orr's book is a wake-up call. It is a powerful reminder that we are facing a global environmental crisis that threatens the very foundations of our civilization." - Al Gore, former Vice President of the United States

"Dangerous Years is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of our planet. Orr's insights are both sobering and inspiring." - The New York Times

About the Author

David Orr is a leading environmentalist and educator. He is the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics at Oberlin College. Orr is the author of several books, including Earth in Mind: On Education, Environment, and the Human Prospect and The Nature of Design: Ecology, Culture, and Human Intention.

Orr is a recipient of the MacArthur Foundation "genius" grant and the Sierra Club John Muir Award. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Philosophical Society.

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Dangerous Years

by David W. Orr

5 out of 5