This chapter emphasizes the importance of recognizing the long-term effects of human actions on the environment, restoring the land, and addressing the consequences faced by affected populations. It explores the idea of making good ruins and building infrastructure that can withstand the test of time, and highlights the interconnectedness of everything and the importance of understanding our impact for a sustainable future.
In the latest episode of Nature hits the books, writer and researcher Jay Owens joins us to discuss her book Dust: The Modern World in a Trillion Particles.
Much like dust itself, Jay’s book travels the globe, looking at the impacts that these microscopic particles are having on the world, our health and environment, as well as exploring the role that humanity has played in creating them.
Dust: The Modern World in a Trillion Particles Jay Owens Hodder & Stoughton (2023)
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