I was just watching a video called "Reason for Hope" about Jane Goodall. I've probably posted a link to Goodall's essay, "
My Four Reasons for Hope" at some point, although I can't recall if it was here or somewhere else. The video is quite interesting. I learned about the group "
Roots and Shoots" that Jane Goodall founded to get young people involved in saving the planet. I also learned that Jane kisses each tree she plants (this picture is from the
United Nations web site).

And here's an essay Jane Goodall wrote in 2002:
You may be only 1 in 6 billion, but every person can make a big differenceNot feeling especially wordy or eloquent tonight, but I thought this stuff was neat and wanted to share.
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