Green Belt Movement (n) : a movement to protect environment
fodder (n) : food for farm animals
forested (adj) : covered with forests
pristine (adj) : fresh or clean
indigenous (adj) : native
biological diversity (n) : the variety of plants and animals in a particular place
exotic species (n) : unusual plants
Comprehension
I. Answer the following questions.
How are people's basic needs connected with the environment?
Wangari Maathai has described the environment of her childhood in the interview. Is
the environment of her childhood different from the environment you live in? If yes,
in what ways?
According to Maathai, how are women responsible for the protection of the
environment?
What is the specific message of Wangari Maathai?
. List the transformations that Wangari Maathai was able to bring about over the years.
Which one of them is the biggest in your opinion?
Maathai said, "When we plant a tree we plant hope." What does she mean by this?
Wangari Maathai in her interview with NHK Radio often repeats phrases/sentences
probably to emphasize her point.