Juniper, Tony

What Has Nature Ever Done For Us?: How Money Really Does Grow On Trees

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ISBN 13:: 9781846685606
author:: Juniper, Tony
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Profile Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 336
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 13 x 2.6 cm
Genre:: Science & Nature, Biological Sciences, Botany & Plant Sciences, ,
Condition:: New
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Nature provides a vast array of services that underpin the functioning of our economy. From the recycling of nutrients in the soil to the control of pest populations, these natural services are estimated to be worth double global GDP each year. However, these services are often taken for granted until they suddenly cease to function.

Tony Juniper's book explores the importance of these natural services, highlighting both the positive and negative impacts they have on our planet. The author shares stories of the benefits of nature, such as the role of birds in protecting fruit harvests and the importance of coral reefs in protecting coastlines from storms. He also warns of the dangers of neglecting these services, as seen in the case of India's vultures, which were killed off by the use of drugs in cattle.

This book offers a fresh perspective on the relationship between nature and the economy, challenging readers to rethink their assumptions about the role of the natural world in our lives.

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