Summary:
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.
Key points:
1. Human Impact: The book discusses the significant effects humans have on nature, including climate change and species extinction, marking a new era, the Anthropocene.
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