Owens, Jay

Dust: The Modern World in a Trillion Particles

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ISBN 13:: 9781529362640
author:: Owens, Jay
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Hodder & Stoughton
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 416
Dimensions:: 23.8 x 16.4 x 3.8 centimetres (0
Genre:: Science, Earth Sciences, General,
Condition:: New
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Dust: The Modern World in a Trillion Particles by Jay Owens is a groundbreaking exploration of our impact on the planet. Through a combination of history, science, travel and nature writing, Owens reveals how human progress has led to environmental devastation. The relentless drive for profit and power has left an indelible mark on the world, transforming it into a powder keg of pollution and destruction. From particle air pollution and nuclear fallout to desertification, dried-up seas and melting glaciers, our actions have had far-reaching consequences. Owens takes us on a journey to some of the planet's most remote and forgotten places, exposing the hidden costs of modernity. By examining the smallest particles that make up our world, Owens sheds light on the big ideas that shape our legacy. This thought-provoking book is a powerful call to action, urging us to understand the impact of our actions and discover new ways forward.

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