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Nature of Nature - Why We Need The Wild (Hardcover)
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Discovery Miles 4 860
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Nature of Nature - Why We Need The Wild (Hardcover)
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Loot Price R486
Discovery Miles 4 860
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In this inspiring manifesto, an internationally renowned
oceanographer makes the provocative case for why protecting nature
makes economic sense. Enric Sala wants to change the world--and in
this groundbreaking book, he shows us how. Once we appreciate how
nature works, he asserts, we will understand why its preservation
is economically practical and essential to our survival. In this
highly readable narrative, Sala, director of National Geographic's
Pristine Seas project, tells the story of his scientific awakening,
the colorful mentors whose work inspired him, and his transition
from academic to activism--because, as he put it, he was tired of
writing the obituary of the ocean. His revelations are surprising,
and sometimes counterintuitive: Lots of sharks are actually the
best indicator of a healthy ocean ecosystem, and crop diversity,
rather than intensive monoculture farming, is the key to planetary
abundance. For decades, Sala has spearheaded ocean protection,
convincing world leaders to protect areas amounting to five times
the size of Texas--and he is still passionately pushing for more.
Using fascinating examples from his own expeditions and
groundbreaking findings from other scientists, Sala builds the case
for the economic wisdom of making room for nature, even as the
population builds to eight million and grows more urbanized by the
decade. Both relatable and inspiring, this powerful book will
change the way you think about the world--and the future.
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