A science journalist travels the world to explore humanity's ecological devastationand its potential for renewal in this ';compelling read' (Guardian, UK). We live in times of profound environmental change. According to a growing scientific consensus, the dramatic results of man-made climate change have ushered the world into a new geological era: the Anthropocene, or Age of Man. As an editor atNature, Gaia Vince couldn't help but wonder if the greatest cause of this dramatic planetary changehumans' singular ability to adapt and innovatemight also hold the key to our survival. To investigate this provocative question, Vince travelled the world in search of ordinary people making extraordinary changes to the way they liveand, in many cases, finding new ways to thrive. From Nepal to Patagonia and beyond, Vince journeys into mountains and deserts, forests and farmlands, to get an up close and personal view of our changing environment. Part science journal, part travelogue,Adventures in the Anthropocenerecounts Vince's journey, and introduces an essential new perspective on the future of life on Earth.</
ISBN: | 9781571319289 |
Publication date: | 20th October 2014 |
Author: | Vince, Gaia |
Publisher: | Milkweed Editions |
Format: | Ebook (Epub) |