WallaceWells, David

The Uninhabitable Earth: A Story of the Future

(No reviews yet) Write a Review
ISBN 13:
9780141988870
author:
WallaceWells, David
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
336
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 2 centimetres (0.2
Genre:
Nonfiction, Politics, History & Theory,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£11.43

Description

The Uninhabitable Earth: A Story of the Future by David Wallace-Wells The Earth's climate is facing an unprecedented crisis. The notion that climate change is a slow and manageable problem is a fairy tale, and the consequences of inaction are far more severe than previously thought. The Anthropocene, a term coined to describe the current geologic era, is a reality that has been engineered by human intervention in the natural world. The planet is no longer nurturing a dream of abundance, but a living nightmare. The climate system, once harnessed by human ingenuity, is now turning against us, threatening to destroy us in the process. The consequences of this transformation will be felt for centuries to come, and it is essential to understand the scope of this crisis. This book provides a sobering and timely assessment of the Earth's future, one that challenges our assumptions about the planet and our place within it.

View AllClose

Related Products

Related Products

The Story of Earth
Add to Cart
Quick view

The Story of Earth

Robert M. Hazen

£13.83
The Story of Earth: from Stardust to Living PlanetRobert M. Hazen offers a radical new approach to Earth history, weaving together the stories of the planet's living and nonliving spheres. With an...