Summary:
The book explores the pivotal role of plants in shaping Earth's history, climate, and biodiversity over millions of years. It delves into the co-evolution of flora and the environment, highlighting how vegetation has been a major force in driving geological and atmospheric changes.
Key points:
1. Photosynthesis' Transformative Power: Beerling notes how photosynthesis lets plants make energy from sunlight, changing Earth's atmosphere and enabling complex life.
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