Silent Earth: Averting the Insect Apocalypse book by Dave Goulson
By Dave GoulsonSilent Earth: Averting the Insect Apocalypse book by Dave Goulson
In the tradition of Rachel Carson's groundbreaking environmental classic Silent Spring, an award-winning entomologist and conservationist explains the importance of insects to our survival, and offers a clarion call to avoid a looming ecological disaster of our own making. Drawing on thirty years of research, Goulson has written an accessible, fascinating, and important book that examines the evidence of an alarming drop in insect numbers around the world. "If we lose the insects, then everything is going to collapse," he warned in a recent interview in the New York Times--beginning with humans' food supply. The main cause of this decrease in insect populations is the indiscriminate use of chemical pesticides. Hence, Silent Earth's nod to Rachel Carson's classic Silent Spring which, when published in 1962, led to the global banning of DDT. This was a huge victory for science and ecological health at the time. Yet before long, new pesticides just as lethal as DDT were introduced, and today, humanity finds itself on the brink of a new crisis. What will happen when the bugs are all gone? Goulson explores the intrinsic connection between climate change, nature, wildlife, and the shrinking biodiversity and analyzes the harmful impact for the earth and its inhabitants. Meanwhile we have all read stories about hive collapse syndrome affecting honeybee colonies and the tragic decline of monarch butterflies in North America, and more. But it is not too late to arrest this decline, and Silent Earth should be the clarion call. Smart, eye-opening, and essential, Silent Earth is a forceful call to action to save our world, and ultimately, ourselves. Silent Earth includes approximately 20 black-and-white illustrations and charts and graphs. Published By Harper on 2021-09-28
Book details
- Paperback
- 336 pages
- English
- 0063088207
- 9780063088207
About Dave Goulson
More Books By Dave Goulson
Silent Earth: Averting the Insect Apocalypse book by Dave Goulson
New Book
People who bought this also bought
Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales from the World of Wall Street book by John Brooks
Used Book
Inside Camp David: The Private World of the Presidential Retreat book by Michael Giorgione
New Book
The Motive: Why So Many Leaders Abdicate Their Most Important Responsibilities book by Patrick M. Lencioni
New Book
The Gift: Ten spiritual lessons for the modern world from my Grandfather, Mahatma Gandhi book by Arun Gandhi
New Book
Women Of Divorce: Mothers, Daughters, Stepmothers by Susan Shapiro Barash
Used Book
Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets, & Advice for Living Your Best Life book by Ali Wong
New Book
The Starch Solution: Eat the Foods You Love, Regain Your Health, and Lose the Weight for Good! book by John A. McDougall
New Book
Red: A Biography of Red Smith, The Life & Times of a Great American Writer book by Ira Berkow
Used Book
Maverick: The Success Story Behind the World's Most Unusual Workplace book by Ricardo Semler
New Book
A History of Western Philosophy book by Bertrand Russell
New Book
Six Simple Rules: How to Manage Complexity without Getting Complicated book by Yves Morieux
New Book
Business Secrets from the Bible: Spiritual Success Strategies for Financial Abundance by Rabbi Daniel Lapin
New Book
The Emperor: Downfall of An Autocrat book by Ryszard Kapuscinski
New Book
The Lumumba Plot: The Secret History of the CIA and a Cold War Assassination book by Stuart A. Reid
New Book
17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player: Becoming the Kind of Person Every Team Wants book by John C. Maxwell
New Book
Think Like a Monk: How to Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday book by Jay Shetty
New Book
Self Matters : Creating Your Life from the Inside Out
Used Book
The Mind of a Patriot: Patrick Henry and the World of Ideas book by Kevin J. Hayes
Used Book
Ibibilia Indakatifu Mu Lutirichi, Lwitakho nende lwisukha Ilimu ni Vitabu via detroknoni [Lukakamega Lutirichi Bible Brown Vinyl ]
New Book
Warren Buffett and the Interpretation of Financial Statements: The Search for the Company with a Durable Competitive Advantage book by Mary Buffett , David Clark
New Book
Treasury of Holiday Recipes by Kraft Foods Group Inc ? Festive Favorites in Nairobi
Used Book
Ivuku Rio Uvoro Mwaro [Kiembu Kimbeere Bible Blue Pearl Vinyl Gold]
New Book
Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration book by Ed Catmull
New Book