Humans now dominate the planet so heavily that we are pushing wild animals and plants into oblivion. These new habitats and warmer temperatures present opportunities for a great many species, and Thomas describes remarkable success stories. The diversity of plants, animals, bacteria, fungi and other life on Earth is richer now than at any point in time. While this engaging, provocative and important book paints a refreshingly optimistic picture of life on Earth, the future for humanity is not so certain. Inheritors of the Earth: How Nature Is Thriving in an Age of Extinction is published by Allen Lane.

Source: The Guardian September 02, 2017 07:52 UTC