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“Though it might be nice to imagine there once was a time when man lived in harmony with nature, it’s not clear that he ever really did.”

Quote by Elizabeth Kolbert

Book:The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History

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The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History

This book delves into the ongoing sixth mass extinction event, analyzing the various factors contributing to it, such as habitat destruction, climate change, and pollution. It discusses the ecological and evolutionary implications of this crisis, offering insights into the future of life on Earth. more

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Elizabeth Kolbert

Elizabeth Kolbert is an American journalist renowned for her in-depth reporting on environmental issues. Born in 1961, she graduated from Columbia University and has worked as a journalist for The New Yorker. Her work has won multiple Pulitzer Prizes, including the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction for her book 'The Sixth Extinction', which provides a detailed account of the loss of biodiversity on Earth. more

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