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How carbon dioxide made planet Earth, shaped human history, and now holds our future in the balance
Every year, we are dangerously warping the climate by putting gigantic amounts of carbon dioxide into the air. But CO2 isn't merely the by-product of burning fossil fuels—it is also fundamental to how…
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1 author picked The Story of CO2 Is the Story of Everything as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I have spent a lifetime researching the deep history of life.
All the books I’ve chosen demonstrate a convergence of exciting ideas, and I love the way Peter Brannen’s book joins the dots in a totally fresh way, showing how life gained energy at key stages, all involving CO2. It is the starting point for every living thing on the planet; it has regulated the climate throughout 4 billion years, and through the fossil remains of ancient photosynthesis has powered our world since the Industrial Revolution.
In a world seeking answers to deep-rooted problems, this is the most powerful message…
From Peter's list on new understanding of carbon dioxide’s pivotal role in 4 billion years of Earth history.
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