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God Species: How The Planet Can Survive The Age Of Humans (2012)

by Mark Lynas(Favorite Author)

3.93 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0007375220 (ISBN13: 9780007375226)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Fourth Estate

review 1: This book was a long, thorough, and extremely scientific look at the many factors surrounding global climate change. It was a bit hard to read at times, considering that Lynas takes a much different approach as to how we should combat the environmental crisis than the majority of "greens" today. Despite these differences, I still found it a great read, as it challenged me to think differently about my ideals.
review 2: Not one of the most enjoyable books I've read recently, but certainly one of the most important. I consider it essential reading for anyone who cares about the environment. Be forewarned that Lynas spares no sacred cows in his evidence-based assessment of the problems caused by human influence on Earth, and the solutions. For example:1. Worried a... morebout global warming? Advocate for nuclear power.2. Concerned about fertilizer run-off? Start eating GMO crops.3. Want to feed the planet? Stop supporting organic food.I'll stop there, but the list goes on. I started reading this book coming from a standpoint of being anti-GMO, pro-organic, and on-the-fence-about-nuclear. But the book itself didn't change my mind, the science behind it did. So I beg you, if you care about the future of our planet, to read this.In the book Lynas breaks down the environmental challenges we face into nine "boundaries" (e.g. atmospheric CO2, land use, toxins, aerosols) that humankind must keep within in order to stay alive. The structure seems a little forced at first, until you get halfway through and he makes it clear how these boundaries interact with each other. And at times the book comes across as a tedious recitation of facts, but if you push through you'll uncover the threads that bind it all together. less

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