In November we discussed ‘Silent Spring’ by Rachel Carson / ‘Silent Spring Revisited’ by Conor Mark Jameson. Jameson’s book was published in 2012, and focuses on what happened, particularly to wild birds, in the 50 years after Silent Spring was published. It Chronicles the development of the RSPB and its transformation from primarily trying to protect wild birds in their natural habitat from pollution, pesticides, and poisoning, to providing and protecting the habitats themselves which are increasingly threatened.
Some of the themes are all too familar, with governments reluctant to ban materials shown to be harmful, and worrying declines noted in wild bird populations – issues which are persisting despite the warnings raised by Carson in her more scholarly work of 1962.
2023 Book Club dates for your diary (All Thursdays. Ideas for books welcome):
23 February: ‘Regenesis’ by George Monbiot; 25 May; 24 August
Venue for future meetings: To be confirmed. The Rose, Stapleford if open. Check the events page on the website for up-to-date info or email us at greengroupssss@gmail.com for latest details.