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Earth in Human Hands: The Rise of Terra Sapiens and Hope for Our Planet
Earth in Human Hands The Rise of Terra Sapiens and Hope for Our Planet Author:David Grinspoon For the first time in Earth's history, one species--humans--is knowingly altering our planet's evolution, exerting increasing influence and attempting stewardship. How we handle this juncture may very well determine the fate not just of our species, but of life, and the planet. Without minimizing the challenges of the next century, Grinspoon sho... more »ws how the 10,000-year view is both essential and hopeful. In contrasting Earth's story with those of other planets, he illustrates that the present moment is not only one of peril, but also great potential. EARTH IN HUMAN HANDS reveals how our geological, biological, technological, and moral histories have now converged to present us with a doorway into a new era...one where we must rise to the occasion and shape our planet for the better.« less