Published while the climate crisis has given us a clear picture of tourism’s harms, the books below describe the necessity and opportunity for replanning travel as better managed and even more beneficial to local people — which, together, create a good definition for green travel.
“The Last Resort: The history of Heaven, Profit, and Danger at the Beach,” by Sarah Stodola. In this exciting travel book, Stodola studies the history and beauty of beach traveling culture, as well as its effects on the environment and local communities. “This major global industry that has brought about economic and social inequalities and contributed to the climate crisis while suffering from danger of disappearing.” said Stodola.
“Sustainable Travel: The Essential Guide to Positive-Effect Adventures.” by Holly Tuppen. After journeying around the world without flying, Tuppen became a travel expert who views sustainability (可持续性) as necessary to protect our planet and communities. In this book, she presents a general description of sustainable travel and its relationship to the climate and wildlife risk.
“Horizon,” by Barry Lopez. Through six regions, including the Oregon Coast and the Antarctic, Lopez uses his unique style and traveling experience in more than 70 countries to create a book filled with wonders and concern. “Our question is no longer how to use the natural world for human comfort and gain, but how we can cooperate with one another to ensure we will someday fit in with it more respectfully,” he writes.
“Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World,” by Anu Taranath. In this award-winning book, Taranath offers tips for reconciling (使和谐一致) our expectations with the cultural differences we meet while traveling. Although the book isn’t a green travel guide in itself, it does provide necessary social responsibilities that can increase our sustainability efforts to plan our journeys with greater respect.
【小题1】Which book describes a kind of traveling suffering from danger itself?| A．The Last Resort: The history of Heaven, Profit, and Danger at the Beach. |
| B．Sustainable Travel: The Essential Guide to Positive-Effect Adventures. |
| C．Horizon. |
| D．Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World. |
| A．It advises us to show more respect for nature. | B．Its excellence made it an award-winning book. |
| C．Its author has different traveling experiences. | D．It describes environmental risks traveling has caused. |
| A．People who like reading books about traveling. | B．People who show concern for nature. |
| C．People who like traveling and respect nature. | D．People who care about global development. |
