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We don't know what we've got until it's gone... This brief, lucid
book by the Director of Science at Royal Botanical Gardens takes
you on an unforgettable tour of the natural world, showing how
biodiversity - the rich variety of life in the world and in our own
backyards - provides both the source and the salvation of our
existence. Combining inspiration stories and the latest scientific
research, Alex Antonelli reveals the wonders of biodiversity at a
genetic, species and ecosystem level - what it is, how it works,
and why it's the most important tool in our battle against climate
change. A deeper understanding of biodiversity has never been more
important, as the slow violence of habitat loss has put the fate of
almost one-fifth of all species on Earth at risk of extinction in
the coming decades. These building blocks of life form a network
that underpins almost every aspect of our lives, providing
invaluable sources of food, medicine, fibre, clothing, building
material and more. With simplicity and clarity, The Hidden Universe
shows you not only what's at stake, but what can be done (and is
already being done) to protect and restore biodiversity around the
world. It marks the arrival of a bold new voice in popular science.
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