My Chat With Dr. Jane Goodall
April 1st, 2011 § Leave a Comment
Jane Goodall has been a hero of mine since I was a child. Any day I get to chat with her in any shape or form – internet or in person – is a magnificent one. Today I got to ask her a question on an internet chat via a Canadian newspaper. I thought I’d post it on my blog to share her answer.
My question: Dr Jane, What do you think are the most import things humans must do to allow room for other species to live and thrive – to be part of a balanced system of life on the planet? Friday April 1, 2011 1:34 Memphis Barbree
1:36 Jane Goodall:
A major problem is rapid human population growth so people need more space to live so it is very important we plan our cities and towns so that they are sustainable. Heavy meat eating contributes a great deal to global warming, as well as being bad for human health and leading much to suffering of animals. And I would go back to my comment earlier that every one of us makes a difference every day through the choices that we make — what we eat, what we wear, how we heat our homes. — you are right, it is very important we learn to share this planet with other animals. We are all interconnectd in ways we do not yet understand. Destroying the environment and wildlife can lead to major problems for us.
Now, if I could just get a chance to photograph her – particularly with the chimps – my life would be complete :)
