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"A bold rallying cry for conservative environmental leadership from Newt Gingrich, New York Times bestselling author of Trump and the American Future and March to the Majority. Appealing to America's core conservative readership and defying conventional thinking, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and eminent conservationist Terry L. Maple posit that the values of conservative America are aligned with the principles of conservation and ""entrepreneurial environmentalism."" Saving the earth is not—and cannot be—a partisan issue. The authors outline a ten-point Contract with the Earth that promotes ingenuity over rhetoric, maintaining that the expansion of ""green business,"" new technologies, and environmental economic incentives will be the defining opportunities for the leaders of the next generation. An inspiring call to action, A Contract with the Earth offers a vision of the future that is both hopeful and achievable."

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?[A] manifesto challenging conservatives not just to grudgingly accept, but to embrace, the idea that a healthy environment is necessary for a healthy democracy and economy.? ? The New York Times

This serves as a useful reminder that the debate about environmental policy is far from over. Recommended for all libraries. -- Library Journal Gingrich offers some good ideas. -- E Magazine Give Newt a chance. -- Katherine Mieszkowski, Salon A worthy read for the healthy debate it should stir. -- Bob Sanchez, Internet Review of Books The book could be influential in guiding the public onto a commendable environmental path. -- Ecoviews Kudos to Newt Gingrich and Terry Maple... Let's hope their ideas take root and grow. -- Emmett Duffy, Natural Patriot As a general proposal for protecting the Earth, A Contract with the Earth is a worthy read for the healthy debate it should stir. -- Internet Review of Books 'Ten commitments' call for politicians to abandon adversarial politics and for businessmen and conservationists to form 'compatible partnerships.' -- Publishers Weekly Gore and Gingrich, both enjoying their 'elder' status, now must watch as their White House-hopeful juniors wrestle with their enviro-ideas. But here's a prediction: Those who follow Gingrich's techno-optimism will have an easier time than those who put on Gore's hair shirt. -- James P. Pinkerton, Newsday Offers a new approach to the challenges of the twenty-first century. -- NPR Lays out [Gingrich's] earth-saving agenda. -- Outside The book... has already garnered praise from the heads of such organizations as the Nature Conservatory and the Wildlife Society. -- Greg Rienzi, Gazette A Contract with the Earth is strong in outlining the tremendous proliferation of government/business environmental partnerships and the expansion of strategic, collaborative philanthropy on behalf of conservation. -- G. Tracy Mehan III, Weekly Standard The fact that a Republican politician and a zoo executive have coauthored a book extolling the virtues of 'mainstream environmentalism'... underscores how much the green debate has shifted... A Contract with the Earth is an earnest call to deal with worldwide environmental problems, from disappearing species to ever-expanding roadside landfills. -- Juliet Eilperin, Washington Post Book World Emphasizing that American entrepreneurship can best drive environmental solutions. -- Wildlife Conservation Gingrich's love for wildlife, like that of Theodore Roosevelt and the former conservative senator from New York James L. Buckley (brother of William F.), is personal and deeply rooted.... Strong in outlining the tremendous proliferation of government/business environmental partnerships and the expansion of strategic, collaborative philanthropy on behalf of conservation. --G. Tracy Mehan III, The Weekly Standard A Contract with the Earth is about a new kind of environmentalism, a broad, inclusive approach to thinking about and solving environmental problems. It invokes an entrepreneurial zeal, public-private partnerships, executive leadership, and collaboration between industrial and environmental stakeholders. --Byron Anderson, Electronic Green Journal An inspiration to big business leaders or neophytes to the topic--and to those with a bleeding heart. --Science & Spirit Will surprise those who aren't aware of Gingrich's passion for nature. It's a must-read for anyone concerned about Earth and America's role in preserving it. --The Augusta Chronicle (Georgia) ?[A] manifesto challenging conservatives not just to grudgingly accept, but to embrace, the idea that a healthy environment is necessary for a healthy democracy and economy.? ? The New York Times a[A] manifesto challenging conservatives not just to grudgingly accept, but to embrace, the idea that a healthy environment is necessary for a healthy democracy and economy.a a The New York Times

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NEWT GINGRICH is best known as the chief architect of the Contract with America. A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, he has published eighteen books, including the bestsellers Real Change and Rediscovering God in America, and most recently, Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less. Newt lives in Virginia with his wife, Callista. The Gingrich family includes two daughters, two sons-in-law, and two grandchildren. Visit www.newt.org.

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