How One Woman Protected Millions of Acres

Kristine Tompkins has conserved more land than any other single individual, calling it “capitalist jiujitsu” for the planet.

How One Woman Protected Millions of Acres

Kristine Tompkins has conserved more land than any other single individual, calling it “capitalist jiujitsu” for the planet.

Photo courtesy Tompkins Conservation

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Michaela Haas, Ph.D., is a Contributing Editor at Reasons to be Cheerful. An award-winning author and solutions reporter, her recent books include Bouncing Forward: The Art and Science of Cultivating Resilience (Atria). Visit www.michaelahaas.com

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