February 2017 by L. Berube
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| Whiplash: How to Survive our Faster Future by Joi ItoCiting a profound disconnect between humans and the technologies that shape their existence, Ito lays out nine principles designed to serve as "pro tips" for those seeking to make sense of a rapidly changing world and navigate our "new operating system." |
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| Atmosphere of Hope: Searching for Solutions to the Climate Crisis by Tim FlanneryCan human ingenuity reverse the effects of climate change? In other words, can we fix the problem we created before it destroys all life on Earth? Scientist and activist Tim Flannery believes we can, despite a mounting pile of alarming data and a pronounced lack of political will. |
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| The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth KolbertOur species will destroy itself and everything else, thanks to a convergence of anthropogenic causes: global climate change and a loss of biodiversity in direct proportion to an exponential increase in the human population. |
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| Half-Earth: Our Planet's Fight for Life by Edward O. WilsonOnly one-quarter to one-half of all species on Earth are likely to survive the 21st century and it is not guaranteed that Homo sapiens will be among them. Wilson's solution? Set aside 50 percent of the planet as wildlife preserves to counter rapidly decreasing biodiversity. |
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