The environment has long been the undisputed territory of the political Left which has seen the principal threats to the earth as issuing from international capitalism consumerism & the over-exploitation of natural resources. In Green Philosophy Scruton argues that conservatism is far better suited to tackle environmental problems than either liberalism or socialism. He shows that rather than entrusting the environment to unwieldy NGOs & international committees we must assume personal responsibility & foster local sovereignty. People must be empowered to take charge of their environment to care for it as a home & to affirm themselves through the kind of local associations that have been the traditional goal of conservative politics. Our common future is by no means assured but as Roger Scruton clearly demonstrates in this important book there is a path that we can take which could ensure the future safety of our planet & our species.