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  Rupert Murdoch's 180 degree turnaround

  For many years I have considered Murdoch to be the most powerful human on the planet.  Regardless of why, his turnaround and support is crucial if global warming is to be successfully slowed and halted before it becomes irreversible.

  His interview by Amanda is uplifting - his answers appear to be genuine.  My grandchildren may have a future after all.On An interview with Rupert Murdoch about News Corp.'s new climate strategy posted 2 years, 5 months ago 14 Responses

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  Reconnecting Youth With Nature

  I was mortified to read Naomi Schalit's appraisal of Richard Louv's inspiring interview with David Roberts.  I find her comments affronting to my own experience as a mother of two and a grandmother of eight  beautiful young people - not to mention my own life experiences in my youth.  Even now, the most rewarding and relaxing periods in my life are when I walk in the forest, or along the beach - or admire the wallabies, goannas and birds who visit our garden - and reconnect with nature.

  I have no doubt that Richard Louv's book will prove invaluable as an educational aid in dealing with the modern malais of disconnected youth - he is spot on - even to recognizing the problem of the litigous society we have created.

  A bicycle helmet might very well be an essential investment in our physical health, but reconnecting with nature is an essential investment in our spiritual health too - far more important, in my view.

  Much of my youth was spent in prayer and history classes - neither of which benefited my spirit to anywhere near the degree of reconnecting with nature...  and many children in our society are now  unfortunately excluded from an association with their grandparents.

  I think Naomi's comments are very sad - and can but hope that they do not preclude too many children from the benefits of reconnecting with nature.On An interview with Richard Louv about the need to get kids out into nature posted 3 years, 7 months ago 13 Responses

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  Reconnecting Youth With Nature

  I was mortified to read Naomi Schalit's appraisal of Richard Louv's inspiring interview with David Roberts.  I find her comments affronting to my own experience as a mother of two and a grandmother of eight  beautiful young people - not to mention my own life experiences in my youth.  Even now, the most rewarding and relaxing periods in my life are when I walk in the forest, or along the beach - or admire the wallabies, goannas and birds who visit our garden - and reconnect with nature.

  I have no doubt that Richard Louv's book will prove invaluable as an educational aid in dealing with the modern malais of disconnected youth - he is spot on - even to recognizing the problem of the litigous society we have created.

  A bicycle helmet might very well be an essential investment in our physical health, but reconnecting with nature is an essential investment in our spiritual health too - far more important, in my view.

  Much of my youth was spent in prayer and history classes - neither of which benefited my spirit to anywhere near the degree of reconnecting with nature...  and many children in our society are now  unfortunately excluded from an association with their grandparents.

  I think Naomi's comments are very sad - and can but hope that they do not preclude too many children from the benefits of reconnecting with nature.On Does Richard Louv's Last Child in the Woods say anything new? posted 3 years, 7 months ago 13 Responses