Director – Survival International (www.survival-international.org)
Today’s Date: 21 November 2007
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
Being in mountains
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Spout Hills, Holt, Norfolk, England (Estimated altitude: 20 metres)
Now? Alps/Himalaya
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Domestic cats
Domesticity requires not an iota’s loss of “cat-like nature”, yet prehistoric “man” also gains (protection of stored grain from rodents). It was & is a “win-win”.
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?
Tyranny of man
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
To thine own self be true
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December 22, 2007
Paul R. Reillo, PhD
Director/Founder – Rare Species Conservatory Foundation (www.rarespecies.org)
Today’s Date: 27 November 2007
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
Witnessing deforestation from the Genting Highlands, Malaysia in 1988
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Yes – the unspoiled forests of northern Appalachia
Now? Oceanic rainforests in the Lesser Antilles
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
No single favorite – but partial to psittacines & callithricids
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?
Stemming & regulating human population growth. All environmental issues hinge on reducing human populations to sustainable levels – 3.5-4.5 Billion
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Nullify your impact on the Earth, for as long as you live
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Today’s Date: 27 November 2007
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
Witnessing deforestation from the Genting Highlands, Malaysia in 1988
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Yes – the unspoiled forests of northern Appalachia
Now? Oceanic rainforests in the Lesser Antilles
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
No single favorite – but partial to psittacines & callithricids
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?
Stemming & regulating human population growth. All environmental issues hinge on reducing human populations to sustainable levels – 3.5-4.5 Billion
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Nullify your impact on the Earth, for as long as you live
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Anonymous
Forest Stewardship Council (www.fsc.org)
Today’s Date: 27 November 2007
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
Generally growing up in the countryside. Being close to both nature and animals (friends lived on/by farms) and we could be with the animals.
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Yes, all outside of my house – forest, fields, etc.
Now? Ocean, and forest
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
It used to be pigs, and bears. I don’t know why :) !
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?
Now: Acting accordingly to the fact that cars are not ok.
Future: Same as above, as well as major consumption
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
No answer given
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Today’s Date: 27 November 2007
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
Generally growing up in the countryside. Being close to both nature and animals (friends lived on/by farms) and we could be with the animals.
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Yes, all outside of my house – forest, fields, etc.
Now? Ocean, and forest
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
It used to be pigs, and bears. I don’t know why :) !
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?
Now: Acting accordingly to the fact that cars are not ok.
Future: Same as above, as well as major consumption
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
No answer given
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Jo Luck
President and CEO, Heifer International (www.heifer.org)
Today’s Date: 24 November 2007
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
When camping in Yellowstone National Park and a bear visited our campsite!
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
When I was 12 years old my family started at the Grand Canyon and camped for 2 months following the Rocky Mts. into Canada
Now? The Arkansas River whish is just outside my condo balcony. I love the barges, the wild geese, and the hikers and bikers on the trail.
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Panda because of its significance in China where I have traveled often
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?
Global warming! Climate change!
Future: access to water!
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
If you are able, ride a bike. Don’t let the water run while you brush your teeth. If you can, buy a hybrid. “Green” your home as much as possible.
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Today’s Date: 24 November 2007
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
When camping in Yellowstone National Park and a bear visited our campsite!
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
When I was 12 years old my family started at the Grand Canyon and camped for 2 months following the Rocky Mts. into Canada
Now? The Arkansas River whish is just outside my condo balcony. I love the barges, the wild geese, and the hikers and bikers on the trail.
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Panda because of its significance in China where I have traveled often
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?
Global warming! Climate change!
Future: access to water!
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
If you are able, ride a bike. Don’t let the water run while you brush your teeth. If you can, buy a hybrid. “Green” your home as much as possible.
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Dr. Sein Win
Chairman and Prime Minister, National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma (government in exile)
Today’s Date: 27 November 2007
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
I had many cats as a pet (one at a time). I am a cat-lover. They teach me to be patient, etc., but they also give back their love in their own way. (That’s during my childhood).
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
No. But I would like to visit lake side to be able to walk (stroll) along the bank.
Now? The same
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
I like to look at big cats- I am interested and amazed by the animal kingdom
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?
Climate change, extinction of endangered species, over population
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Need to push government to take action
Also active in any way possible
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Today’s Date: 27 November 2007
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
I had many cats as a pet (one at a time). I am a cat-lover. They teach me to be patient, etc., but they also give back their love in their own way. (That’s during my childhood).
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
No. But I would like to visit lake side to be able to walk (stroll) along the bank.
Now? The same
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
I like to look at big cats- I am interested and amazed by the animal kingdom
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?
Climate change, extinction of endangered species, over population
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Need to push government to take action
Also active in any way possible
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Peter Illyn
Founder and Executive Director, Restoring Eden (www.restoringeden.org)
Today’s Date: 24 November 2007
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
1,000 mile llama hike where I encountered a majestic herd of wild elk
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Age 7-12 – woods a block away
Age 14-17 – swimming hole in Savannah River
Young adult – meadows around Mt. Adams Wilderness
Now? see above – young adult
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Bison & Musk ox – for their ability to survive harsh winters
Wolves/dogs – their loyalty within a pack
Elephants – for their family units & reported grieving over loss
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?
1. Over consumption & a global economy based on unsustainable extraction industries
2. Global warming & destruction of habitats & biodiversity
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Develop a relational theology – one where we
love – nature appreciation
serve – environmental stewardship
protect – environmental activism
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Today’s Date: 24 November 2007
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
1,000 mile llama hike where I encountered a majestic herd of wild elk
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Age 7-12 – woods a block away
Age 14-17 – swimming hole in Savannah River
Young adult – meadows around Mt. Adams Wilderness
Now? see above – young adult
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Bison & Musk ox – for their ability to survive harsh winters
Wolves/dogs – their loyalty within a pack
Elephants – for their family units & reported grieving over loss
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?
1. Over consumption & a global economy based on unsustainable extraction industries
2. Global warming & destruction of habitats & biodiversity
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Develop a relational theology – one where we
love – nature appreciation
serve – environmental stewardship
protect – environmental activism
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John Clayton
“Does God Exist” Educational Ministry
Today’s Date: 25 November 2007
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
Canadian canoe trips in wilderness
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Yes
Now? Yes
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Canines- positive interaction with man
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?
Pollution, for both
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Learn what is going on – education is the key
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Today’s Date: 25 November 2007
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
Canadian canoe trips in wilderness
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Yes
Now? Yes
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Canines- positive interaction with man
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?
Pollution, for both
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Learn what is going on – education is the key
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John McCarter, Jr.
President, The Field Museum
Today’s Date: 21 November 2007
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
Summer employment work of Death Valley & climbs in Sierra including Mt. Whitney
My dogs & cats
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Forest preserve along Des Plaines River in river forest
Now? Madagascar, Peru
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
My golden retrievers
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?
deforestation
ocean warming, pollution – coral reefs warming
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
We can make a difference
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Today’s Date: 21 November 2007
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
Summer employment work of Death Valley & climbs in Sierra including Mt. Whitney
My dogs & cats
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
Forest preserve along Des Plaines River in river forest
Now? Madagascar, Peru
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
My golden retrievers
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?
deforestation
ocean warming, pollution – coral reefs warming
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
We can make a difference
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Sir Paul Haddacks
Lieutenant Governor, Isle of Man
Today’s Date: 23 November 2007
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
Owning cats
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
The beach
Now? The beach
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Cats, because they de-stress me!
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?
Global warming
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Don’t drop litter!
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Today’s Date: 23 November 2007
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
Owning cats
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
The beach
Now? The beach
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
Cats, because they de-stress me!
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?
Global warming
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Don’t drop litter!
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General Shaw Clifton
The Salvation Army
Today’s Date: 20 November 2007
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
Walking among the hills and lakes of England’s Cumbria
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
The seaside
Now? Caldbeck, Cumbria
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
The elephant, because you can see him coming
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?
1. Wasting natural resources
2. Deforestation
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Respect!
Economise!
Save it!
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Today’s Date: 20 November 2007
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
Walking among the hills and lakes of England’s Cumbria
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
The seaside
Now? Caldbeck, Cumbria
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is and why?
The elephant, because you can see him coming
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?
1. Wasting natural resources
2. Deforestation
5. If you could give one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Respect!
Economise!
Save it!
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