David R. Boyd - The Rights of Nature: A Legal Revolution That Could Save the World

David R. Boyd

David Boyd delivers an inspiring antidote to environmental despair, demonstrating that we are capable of remarkable achievements when we act together. David Suzuki, award-winning scientist, environmentalist, and broadcaster

A surprising, uplifting, and inspiring book. Boyd has assembled a dazzling array of success stories guaranteed to brighten your outlook about the future of this beautiful blue-green planet. Maude Barlow, Chairperson of the Council of Canadians and author of Boiling Point: Government Neglect, Corporate Abuse, and Canadas Water Crisis

Is there hope for the future? Yes, as David Boyd brilliantly demonstrates, because of the energy and commitment of people who know the problems and take action to solve them. And because of the power of the human brain for good when it is in harmony with the human heart. Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Institute of Peace

Far from intimidating, his vision is electrifying and inspiring... This solidly researched and informative book is also a pleasure to read, especially in a world where bad news often drowns out the good. Publishers Weekly

Boyd, one of the real leaders of the Canadian environmental movement, provides an uplifting view of our collective accomplishments and the path forward. Tom Heintzman, co-founder of Bullfrog Power

Boyd has a remarkable ability to educate and inspire the reader on the critical environmental issues of our timewhile at the same time creating a page-turner of a book. Pick this up, read it, and lend it to a friend! Paul Richardson, CEO of Renewal Funds

In The Optimistic Environmentalist, Boyd inspires hopefulness, particularly for young people. BC BookWorld

For anyone who is starting to feel beaten down and defeated by the magnitude of our planets green problems, this book definitely provides a much-needed fillip. Green Spirit

Boyd offers hope and inspiration with The Optimistic Environmentalist, outlining progress that has been and is being made on the environmental front. David Suzuki Foundation

The Optimistic Environmentalist is a breath of fresh air... an accessible book that is interesting, well researched, and always hopeful. Vancouver Sun

Nowhere will you find a clearer explanation of the extraordinary growth of renewable energy and its implications for addressing climate change. TheGeorgia Straight

The Optimistic Environmentalist: Progressing Towards a Greener Future is a book with an abundance of hope. Author David Boyds enthusiasm is palpable. National Observer

As the title suggests, [it] is a paean to the amazing progress we have made on the environment globally and the possibility of solving our major environmental problems, even the most difficult ones such as climate change, in our lifetimes. Literary Review of Canada

A timely and important book. Australian Book Review

David Boyd has given us all a great gifta book to lift our spirits. As story after story is recounted by one of Canadas leading environmental lawyers, we catch some of his contagious enthusiasm. We must all be optimistic environmentalists. Elizabeth May, Canadas first Green Party Member of Parliament