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A fascinating scientific journey through the world's forests - revealing what they do for us, what we're doing to them, and how we can help nature repair the damage.

Trees keep our planet cool and breathable. They make the rain and sustain biodiversity. They are essential for nature and for us. And yet, we are cutting and burning them at such a rate that many forests are fast approaching tipping points beyond which they will simply shrivel and die. But there is still time, and there is still hope. If we had a trillion more trees, the damage could be undone. So should we get planting? Not so fast. Fred Pearce argues in this inspiring new book that we can have our forests back, but mass planting should be a last resort. Instead, we should mostly stand back, make room and let nature -- and those who dwell in the forests -- do the rest. Taking us from the barren sites of illegal logging and monocrop farming to the smouldering rainforests of the Amazon, Fred Pearce tells a revelatory new history of the relationship between humans and trees - and shows us how we can change it for the better. Here we meet the pilot who discovered flying rivers, the village elders who are farming amid the trees, and the scientists challenging received wisdom. And we visit some of the world's most wondrous treescapes, from the orchid-rich moutaintops of Ecuador to the gnarled and ancient glades of the South Downs. Combining vivid travel writing with cutting edge science, A Trillion Trees is both an environmental call to arms and a celebration of our planet's vast arboreal riches

Where water meets land, life abounds. This is the story of the nature and people of the wetlands of the world.

Gekündigte Atomabkommen, drohendes Wettrüsten, marode Kernkraftwerke... der Geist der Radioaktivität schwebt weiter über uns. Aber was genau wissen wir über die Folgen von Verstrahlung und die Gefahren, die von stillgelegten Meilern ausgehen? Wie leben die Menschen in und um die Sperrzonen? Und wohin mit dem ganzen Atommüll? Eine fesselnde Reise durch das nukleare Zeitalter.

In When the Rivers Run Dry, Fred Pearce explores the growing world water crisis, from Kent to Kenya. His powerful reportage takes us to places where waterways are turning to sand before they reach the ocean; where fields are parched and crops no longer grow; where once fertile ground has turned to desert; where wars are fought over access to water and cultures are dying out. But he offers us hope for the future - if we can radically revolutionise the way we treat water, and take personal responsibility for the water we use

The book explores the escalating global water crisis, emphasizing the critical role of rivers in providing fresh water for agriculture and consumption. Through vivid reporting, Fred Pearce examines the crisis's complex origins, including waste, misguided engineering, and the impact of high-yield crops on water reserves. He argues for a shift towards greater efficiency and a new ethical approach to water management that prioritizes social benefit over self-interest, highlighting the urgent need for solutions to prevent food production decline and potential conflicts.

Exploring the intricate relationship between humanity and nuclear technology, Fred Pearce investigates the journey from atomic bombs to the challenges of nuclear waste management. He travels across various global sites, revealing the environmental and psychological impacts of nuclear accidents and the legacy of uranium. Pearce confronts pressing questions about the risks of nuclear power as a carbon-neutral energy source, the implications of radioactive waste for future generations, and the duality of nuclear technology as both a potential solution and an existential threat.

Mankind has a seven-decade long relationship with nuclear technology, from the bomb to nuclear accidents to nuclear waste. While concern about climate change has led some environmentalists to embrace renewable energy sources, others have expressed a renewed interest in nuclear power as an alternative source of carbon-neutral energy. But can humanity handle the risks involved? Pearce traveled the globe to uncover the environmental and psychological landscapes created since the dropping of the first atomic bomb. Should we be burdening future generations with radioactive waste that will be deadly for thousands of years? -- adapted from publisher info.

The book is published with the support of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations, indicating a focus on themes related to spirituality, community, and social justice. It likely explores ideas central to Unitarian Universalism, such as the importance of individual beliefs and the pursuit of truth, fostering inclusivity and understanding among diverse perspectives. Readers can expect a thoughtful examination of faith and its role in contemporary society.

Lange Zeit war Fred Pearces Meinung zu invasiven, gebietsfremden Arten eindeutig: Bärenklau, Waschbär und Co. gehören nicht nach Mitteleuropa und bedrohen unsere heimische Tier- und Pflanzenwelt. Doch was, wenn unsere traditionelle Sicht auf die Natur falsch ist? Was, wenn echter Naturschutz gerade darin besteht, die Eindringlinge willkommen zu heißen? Sein aktuelles Buch ist eine scharfe Kritik an einem rückwärtsgewandten Naturschutz, der invasive Arten zu Sündenböcken stempelt. Denn gerade in Zeiten des Klimawandels brauchen wir widerstandsfähige Arten, die unsere Natur bereichern und heilen.