Saving the World by Brett M. Bennett (Hardback Book)

Name: Saving the World by Brett M. Bennett (Hardback Book)
Brand: Reaktion Books

Reaktion Books

Saving the World tells the forgotten history of climatic botany, the idea that forests are essential for creating and recycling rain. Long before the spectre of global warming, societies recognized that deforestation caused drastic climate shifts \u2013 as early as 1770, concerns over deforestation spurred legislation to combat human-induced climate change. Throughout the twentieth century, climatic botany experienced fluctuating fortunes, influenced by technological advancements and evolving meteorological theories. Remarkably, contemporary scientists are rediscovering the crucial role of forests in rainfall recycling, unaware of the long history of climatic botany.\nThis enlightening exploration is essential reading for anyone passionate about conserving the world\u2019s forests and preserving\n\nSaving the World\nHow Forests Inspired Global Efforts to Stop Climate Change from 1770 to the Present\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK deliv;