Ambiente y producción II

Like the previous book, this new version of "Environment and Production" is, on one hand, a direct reflection of circumstances and perspectives that have emerged over an extensive period of time, written in different moments and moods that are reflected in the writing. On the other hand, it is an invitation to analyze our reality and commitments from a more positive and proactive environmental perspective, seeking solutions and alternative ways to link human activities with the preservation of our natural environment. This connection is built on dialogue and collective construction, based on the best available information and the belief that the solution lies within our own decisions and willpower.

In 2019, I published "Environment and Production: 20 years of conflicts and opportunities in the Argentine Subtropics," primarily focused on reflecting upon and valuing a series of circumstances related to environmental issues in the Argentine Northern Region. These initial notes or essays covered a variety of topics and perspectives that have shaped my current thoughts, undoubtedly driven by a growing personal need to find ways for humans to coexist with nature.

In this second installment, I continue with this approach, particularly in the first part where I address the common idea that "the past was always better." Undoubtedly, in the past, we lived in closer harmony with nature, but nature almost dictated all the rules and set the boundaries. Today, although we have not completely reversed that equation, it is evident that humans are setting precise limits for nature, without acting arrogantly. We still need to find a reasonable "balance" or "middle ground" between occupying territories and producing within them, while also preserving spaces where nature can thrive. This requires a range of nuanced coexistence between humans and nature.

Author: Alejandro D. Brown
Publisher: Ediciones del Subtropico