A NEW book by University of York researchers argues “green localism” could engage the public with environmental issues and improve the natural environment.
Environmentalism Since 1945, by Dr Gary Haq and Alistair Paul, of the University of York’s Stockholm Environment Institute, charts how green issues have influenced politics, economy, science and culture in the post-war period.
Dr Haq, lead author, said: “Today green issues influence the language and decisions of government, corporations and individuals to an extent that was not possible or imaginable a century ago. Politicians promise to protect the environment, companies market their products as environmentally friendly, celebrities promote environmental causes and individuals aspire to green lifestyles.”
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