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Julia Butterfly Hill

    February 18, 1974

    Julia Butterfly Hill is an environmental activist and author celebrated for her remarkable two-year vigil atop a California redwood. Her unwavering commitment to protecting this ancient tree ultimately led to its preservation, preventing logging in the surrounding area. Her story stands as a testament to the power of perseverance and a profound connection to the natural world.

    Julia Butterfly Hill
    Poselství Luny
    La ragazza sull'albero
    Take It Personally
    Legacy of Luna
    Mindfulness in the Marketplace: Compassionate Responses to Consumerism
    • 2005

      Focusing on the concept of mindful consumption, this anthology encourages readers to become conscious consumers who recognize the impact of their purchases on their values and the environment. It advocates for a balanced approach to consumption, inspired by the Middle Path of Buddhism, promoting responsible choices that benefit both individuals and the planet. Featuring insights from notable figures like the Dalai Lama and Thich Nhat Hanh, it presents a compassionate resistance to global corporatization and emphasizes fostering a harmonious relationship with the Earth.

      Mindfulness in the Marketplace: Compassionate Responses to Consumerism
    • 2001

      Take It Personally

      How to Make Conscious Choices to Change the World

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      In this work, outspoken business leader Anita Roddick brings together the voices of some of the most prominent authorities on the phenomenon of Globalization, including Susan George, David Korten and Naomi Klein. Full of images, this book gets right to the heart of the issue, exploding the myths that would have us believe Globalization is a force for good. Covering aspects of the subject as diverse as human rights, the environment, international finance, health, the food we eat and trade, the book combines medium-length articles with quotes, case notes and interviews. This book constitutes a call to action, showing how each and every one of us can take on the corporate.

      Take It Personally
    • 2001

      Legacy of Luna

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
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      The woman who spent more than two years living in Luna, a thousand-year-old redwood in Humboldt County, California, tells the story of protecting old growth forests, siege by opponents, threatening weather, and unexpected support from around the world

      Legacy of Luna