Essay: Nature as Teacher
Nature as Teacher: Ecosystem Characteristics Applied to Urban Settings Tiffany Tong November 15th, 2006 Treat the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents; it was loaned to you by your children. We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors, we borrow it from our Children.” Ancient Indian Proverb Introduction The earth’s condition has been deteriorating since the industrial revolution (Hails). Global warming, pollution, peak oil, ozone layer depletion and many others have become household terms. […]
