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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Louisiana’s levee network is slowly making its coastline vanish.
Chapter 3: Meddling with nature can result in ecological upheaval.
Chapter 4: Gene-editing might restore balance to some ecosystems.
Chapter 5: Species like the pupfish rely on human assistance to survive.
Chapter 6: Selective breeding might – to a degree – help coral reefs endure.
Chapter 7: Carbon removal might be required to counter global warming.
Chapter 8: Solar geoengineering could help cool the planet – but not without risks.
Description
For thousands of years, we humans have been struggling against nature. Under a White Sky (2021) explores the problems that come about when we win that fight – and how scientists, engineers, and others are trying to fix them. From the quaint to the grandiose, from the quirky to the terrifying, it’s our responsibility to explore all available remedies for the deep damage we’ve wrought.
Who Should Listen
- Anyone concerned about the state of the natural world
- Plant and animal lovers
- Futurists curious about global changes