Under a White Sky
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In her latest book, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth Kolbert delves into the impact of humanity on the environment. With a focus on our current era, which geologists are calling the Anthropocene, Kolbert examines the ways in which humans have transformed the world around us, often with devastating consequences. But rather than simply despair, she asks a difficult question: can we, as a species that has done so much harm, find a way to change nature in order to save it? She meets with biologists, engineers, and other experts in a variety of fields to explore the possibilities and limitations of geoengineering, gene editing, and other novel approaches to conservation. A thought-provoking and urgent read for anyone interested in the future of our planet.