Last Chance: Preserving Life on Earth (Speaker's Corner),   ISBN:9781555917173

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Schweiger's book is a must for anyone trying to understand the conflicting views about climate change. Using clear, easy-to-understand language, he covers the bases underlying this controversial issue, and the political forces that are holding back progress on resolving it. Of particular value is the chapter devoted to cultural changes that have resulted in a generation of people who do not understand or appreciate the value of the outdoors, making it all the harder to engage them in an issue that doesn't appear to be impacting their everyday lives - yet.

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This was an easy read and very concise in it's presentation of ecological facts and figures. I found it very informative and interesting. Arrived quickly and in perfect condition...plus, the price was very low.

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"Author Larry Schweiger, President and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, spoke at the Sierra Nevada Alliance conference and I joined the entire audience in an immediate standing ovation for his clear, science-based passion for the need to address climate change now. Pulling references from top scientists to obscure biblical passages, he provided facts and context in shared languages and universal values. "

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Larry Schweiger brings warm storytelling, a keen scientific mind, and a wealth of practical experience on the front lines of the fight for action on global warming to this wonderful book. More than any other author on the topic, his style is absorbing and easy to grapple with. In the end, it is a hopeful call to arms and primer for anyone who is interested in the world we leave our children.

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Those of us, who care about the health of the planet and the quality of life for our children and grandchildren, owe Larry Schweiger a deep debt of gratitude. Last Chance is a comprehensive, clear, concise, 200 page jewel of a book. Readers who are well educated on the looming dangers of climate change, as well as those who need to expand their knowledge, will appreciate this work of incredible scope presented in an eminently readable style. In addition, it offers readers practical recommendations on how to get involved and clearly presents the extensive, science based reasons supporting the urgency for action now.

Last Chance is an easy yet critical read. We live in an interconnected world, and the many feedback loops illustrated in the book show us the existing evidence of an already changing world and fears about what is to come. Without a doubt, it is time to seize the moment as the planet is teetering so precariously out of balance. I hope everyone will heed Mr. Schweiger's call to action in whatever way they can. Future generations are counting on us.