The God Species: Saving the Planet in the Age of Humans

by Mark Lynas

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We humans are the God species, both the creators and destroyers of life on this planet. As we enter a new geological era - the Anthropocene - our collective power now overwhelms and dominates the major forces of nature. But from the water cycle to the circulation of nitrogen and carbon through the entire Earth system, we are coming dangerously close to destroying the planetary life-support systems that sustain us. In this controversial new book, Royal...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:142620891X

ISBN13:9781426208911

Release Date:October 2011

Publisher:National Geographic Society

Length:288 Pages

Weight:1.10 lbs.

Dimensions:1.3" x 6.3" x 9.1"

Related Subjects

Climatology Conservation Earth Sciences Engineering Environment Environmental Science Environmental Studies Environmentalism Geography Human Geography

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