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The Revenge of Gaia

Earth's Climate Crisis & The Fate of Humanity
Summary:

The book presents the hypothesis that Earth functions as a self-regulating system, akin to a single organism, which is now under threat from human-induced climate change. It warns of the dire consequences for humanity if we fail to recognize and respond to the planet's environmental distress signals, advocating for sustainable living and radical changes to avert disaster.

Key points:

1. Gaia Hypothesis: Lovelock's book expands on his idea that Earth is a self-regulating system (Gaia) that maintains conditions for life.

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