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Welcome!

Ever since I was a child, I have been very interested in nature and the environment. I have a B.S. degree in wildlife biology, and have worked as a zookeeper, wildlife biologist, and ecologist. I am conducting a brief survey of world leaders, government officials, religious leaders, corporate CEOs, environmental groups, wildlife experts, and others regarding nature and the environment. I am also very interested in religious views, customs, and beliefs from around the world, and the interactions between religion, culture, society, and the environment. This is something I am doing out of personal interest, and is not connected to any group or organization. I have been working on this project since the summer of 2006, and hope to eventually turn it into a book and/or documentary. I am hoping to make this into a global project, with responses from all segments of society. Feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions or comments. If you have not already done so, I hope that you will consider taking part in my project, and please spread the word to anyone you think might be interested! Thanks for stopping by!

TAKE THE SURVEY ONLINE HERE http://tinyurl.com/nx4ng7

December 22, 2007

Jonathan F. Fanton

President – The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Today’s Date: 4 December 2007

1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?

Observing Mountain Gorillas up close in Uganda

2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?

Chesapeake Bay

Now? Bhutan

3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?

My Labrador Retriever – a source of unquestioned love

4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?

A major challenge is seeking alternative fuel sources and finding a way to make nuclear power safe (control the fuel cycle).

Also need to predict the impact of climate change and adapt and mitigate on a local level.

5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?

Take steps to conserve energy in every day life and get involved in the political process.


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