The Sixth Extinction

An Unnatural History

Elizabeth Kolbert

The book explores the concept of the Anthropocene epoch, detailing the ongoing sixth mass extinction caused by human activity and its devastating impact on species across the planet. It combines scientific research with field reporting to illustrate the consequences of ecological destruction and the loss of biodiversity.

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Under a White Sky

The Nature of the Future

Elizabeth Kolbert

The book explores the impact of human intervention on the natural world, examining technologies and innovations designed to solve environmental problems created by previous human actions. It delves into the complexities and paradoxes of efforts to control nature, from geoengineering and gene editing to invasive species control and artificial reefs.

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