"As we progress toward the New Year, three ... signs of hope ... come to mind.
"First, Bolivia is on the verge of passing one of the most far-reaching environmental bills in history. The “Mother Earth” or Pachamama law, approved by Bolivia’s majority governing party, draws deeply on indigenous concepts that view nature as a sacred home. ...
"A second beacon of hope can be seen emanating from Vatican City in the humble, pastoral and compassionate smile of Pope Francis...
"A third source of hope is the creative, dynamic youth who are embracing the environment as a focus of their studies, avocation and chosen careers."
Environmentalists have reason for hope in 2014: Scharper | Toronto Star
Stephen Bede Scharper is associate professor of environment and religious studies at the University of Toronto.
