Description:I found this book to be a fair, objective and well researched look into the real state of our planet. Dr. Garte makes his case with his thorough research, practical experience and clear examples. Reading this book challenged my own position as a self proclaimed "tree hugger" and left me with a new realization that perhaps, things really are not as bad as hard core environmentalists would have us believe. Awareness has risen considerably in the last few decades, with many direct examples cited. Improvements have indeed been made in the way we look at global warming, our contributions to environmental pollutants and their long term and far reaching effects. After reading Dr. Garte's book, I am more hopeful regarding improvements that will continue to be made in how we treat and regulate our natural resources, and our planet.