{"product_id":"9781789148749","title":"Saving the World","description":"Author: Brett M Bennett\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781789148749\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Reaktion Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Oct 2024\u003cbr\u003ePages: 256\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSaving the World\u003c\/i\u003e tells the forgotten history of climatic botany, the idea that forests are essential for creating and recycling rain. Long before the spectre of global warming, societies recognised that deforestation caused drastic climate shifts - as early as 1770, concerns over deforestation spurred legislation to combat human-induced climate change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross the twentieth century, climatic botany experienced fluctuating fortunes, influenced by technological advancements and evolving meteorological theories. Remarkably, contemporary scientists are rediscovering the crucial role of forests in rainfall recycling, unaware of the long history of climatic botany.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis enlightening exploration is essential reading for anyone passionate about conserving the world\u0026amp;#x27;s forests and preserving our climate for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46857102327966,"sku":"ADS-9781789148749","price":39.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781789148749.jpg?v=1779154354","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781789148749","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}