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The Big Idea
Dokážeme zachrániť planétu Zem?
Klimatická zmena pustoší celý svet. Oceány sú plné plastov, prírodné ekosystémy Zeme zničené a až jednému miliónu druhov hrozí vyhynutie. Od 19. storočia sme spôsobili globálne oteplenie približne o 1 °C. Podarí sa nám naplniť ambície parížskych klimatických rokovaní z roku 2015 a udržať globálne otepľovanie na hranici 1,5 °C? Zvládneme úplne prejsť na obnoviteľné zdroje energie? Sme schopní zbaviť sa jednorazových plastov a zvyšok recyklovať? Dokážeme vysadiť nové lesy, aby sme vytvorili zachytávače uhlíka? Táto rozumná a znepokojujúca kniha obsahuje prehľad širokej škály dostupných technologických, environmentálnych a politických opatrení na zastavenie poškodzovania a regeneráciu Zeme, aby sa na nej darilo všetkých druhom.
144 pages, Paperback
Published December 1, 2021
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March 19, 2021
plastic gives me panic attacks
February 4, 2026
A book-length brochure aimed primarily at high-school–aged readers. It covers basic information on most key environmental issues and their possible solutions. It mentions global warming, anthropogenic climate change, plastic pollution, species extinction, the use of renewable energy sources, reforestation, rewilding, veganism, the Green New Deal, Extinction Rebellion, Greta Thunberg… The issue of overpopulation is notably absent.
The brochure is written in the spirit of intersectionality. For example, according to the author, calling for bans and environmental taxes is not the right approach, arguing that “the consequence of higher taxes on flying could be that poorer travelers would no longer be able to afford it.” I suppose the logical next step would be to make flights free—after all, not everyone can afford them even now. I doubt I will ever fully understand this line of humanist thinking, but I do understand that priorities must be set, and that we have to decide whether what we are doing is for the Earth, or merely for the species Homo sapiens. Because if it is for the Earth, then this kind of transport (and many other things) would have to be radically restricted. Earth first.
You won’t find the kind of complex, systemic solutions that Graeme Maxton writes about in his books in this brochure.
The brochure is written in the spirit of intersectionality. For example, according to the author, calling for bans and environmental taxes is not the right approach, arguing that “the consequence of higher taxes on flying could be that poorer travelers would no longer be able to afford it.” I suppose the logical next step would be to make flights free—after all, not everyone can afford them even now. I doubt I will ever fully understand this line of humanist thinking, but I do understand that priorities must be set, and that we have to decide whether what we are doing is for the Earth, or merely for the species Homo sapiens. Because if it is for the Earth, then this kind of transport (and many other things) would have to be radically restricted. Earth first.
You won’t find the kind of complex, systemic solutions that Graeme Maxton writes about in his books in this brochure.
February 28, 2021
Con @babelio y Masa Crítica he optado a leer este libro divulgativo de @editorialblume
El libro nos muestra y de muestra con datos científicos los cambios que han ido produciéndose en el medio ambiente y los que se producirán si no cuidamos de nuestro planeta ya que cada vez la temperatura media que alcanza la atmósfera es mayor, con lo que muchas especies desaparecen y otras al no recibir el oxígeno y temperatura que siempre tenían para su existencia van muriendo.
Hay especies que se están "adaptando" a esos cambios climáticos y creando otras especies nuevas como los osos "pizzly" o "grolar".
Todos podemos a portar nuestro pequeño granito pero son los gobiernos de cada país los que tienen que dirigir los cambios por un planeta más sostenible o de otro modo siendo los humanos los más inteligentes somos el arma más mortífera para el planeta.
Se necesita más mano dura para los que incumplan las leyes de contaminación o de destrucción de bosques o zonas verdes.
Un libro que se ha hecho muy ameno de leer ya que no sólo era información, había mucha foto ilustrando los hechos que se iban contando.
El libro nos muestra y de muestra con datos científicos los cambios que han ido produciéndose en el medio ambiente y los que se producirán si no cuidamos de nuestro planeta ya que cada vez la temperatura media que alcanza la atmósfera es mayor, con lo que muchas especies desaparecen y otras al no recibir el oxígeno y temperatura que siempre tenían para su existencia van muriendo.
Hay especies que se están "adaptando" a esos cambios climáticos y creando otras especies nuevas como los osos "pizzly" o "grolar".
Todos podemos a portar nuestro pequeño granito pero son los gobiernos de cada país los que tienen que dirigir los cambios por un planeta más sostenible o de otro modo siendo los humanos los más inteligentes somos el arma más mortífera para el planeta.
Se necesita más mano dura para los que incumplan las leyes de contaminación o de destrucción de bosques o zonas verdes.
Un libro que se ha hecho muy ameno de leer ya que no sólo era información, había mucha foto ilustrando los hechos que se iban contando.
October 7, 2023
Finished this in one sitting. The level of content in this was perfect for someone (like me) who knows about climate change but does not have a background in scientific study. I would perhaps have liked a little more provision of resources/ideas about steps you can take at the end, but overall this was a brilliant read and I feel much better informed.
January 23, 2026
2.5 ⭐️
I read this for school so I might be bias against it sense I had no choice. I found it too simple and none of the ideas stuck with me. The pictures and descriptions were interesting but nothing incredible. I would have enjoyed some case studies and further exploration into idea and topics.
I read this for school so I might be bias against it sense I had no choice. I found it too simple and none of the ideas stuck with me. The pictures and descriptions were interesting but nothing incredible. I would have enjoyed some case studies and further exploration into idea and topics.
June 9, 2020
Powerful conclusion. Good level of content. I've been introduced to several ideas and technologies I've been happy to explore further.
May 14, 2022
Can recommend pairing with some very heavy metal xoxoxox
May 11, 2024
Would’ve been 4 stars but this book is SCARY. Also, didn’t like the different font sizes. All in all an uncomfortable read.
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