Proulx, Annie

Fen, Bog and Swamp: A Short History of Peatland Destruction and Its Role in the Climate Crisis

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ISBN 13:: 9780008534394
author:: Proulx, Annie
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Fourth Estate Ltd
language:: English
Pages:: 208
Dimensions:: 22.2 x 14.1 x 2.2 centimetres (0
Genre:: Science, Nature, Environmental Conservation & Pro,
Condition:: New
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Fen, Bog and Swamp: A Short History of Peatland Destruction and Its Role in the Climate Crisis by Annie Proulx is a compelling exploration of the earth's most valuable yet vulnerable resources. Proulx delves into the history of wetlands, revealing how their destruction has been driven by human pursuit of profit and the subsequent release of stored carbon. From the fens of sixteenth-century England to the Great Vasyugan Mire in Russia, and from Canada's Hudson Bay Lowlands to America's Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Proulx documents the emergence of wetland destruction and its far-reaching consequences. This book is a revelatory history and an urgent plea for wetland reclamation, offering a poignant tribute to the beauty and importance of these habitats. With Proulx's passionate devotion to observing and preserving the environment on full display, Fen, Bog and Swamp is a thought-provoking and deeply personal exploration of our relationship with the natural world.

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