Speaking of Earth: Environmental Speeches That Moved the World

by Alon Tal (Editor)

Bringing together twenty path-breaking speeches and the stories of leading environmentalists from around the world, Speaking of Earth highlights the range of topics and leaders who caught the attention of the public and inspired ecological movements. The message that emerges is diverse, compelling, and passionate. Articulated through the words of fervent individuals who helped to launch a global transformation, this book offers a refreshing summary of the depth and breadth of modern environmentalism.

Genres: Nature, Politics

Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Alon Tal (Hebrew: אלון טל‎‎, born 12 July 1960) is a leading Israeli environmental activist and academic, founder of the Israel Union for Environmental Defense, the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies and a co-founder of Ecopeace Middle East,This is My Earth,[4] the Israel Forum for Demography, Environment and Society Aytzim: Ecological Judaism and the Green Movement political party. Tal was appointed chair of the department of Public Policy at Tel Aviv University in 2017.