Fevered Planet : How Diseases Emerge When We Harm Nature by John Vidal 9781526632296

Fevered Planet : How Diseases Emerge When We Harm Nature

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Fevered Planet: How Diseases Emerge When We Harm Nature, authored by John Vidal, the Guardian's Environment Editor for nearly three decades, presents a compelling exploration into the alarming relationship between ecological destruction and the proliferation of diseases that threaten our societies.

This urgent narrative not only highlights the ongoing impact of pandemics such as Covid-19, mpox, and Ebola but also emphasizes our entry into a self-inflicted Age of Pandemics. Vidal's work is lauded by critics as 'urgent and fascinating' by George Monbiot and 'a searing, vital work' by Bettany Hughes, underlining its significance in today's climate crisis.

In Fevered Planet, readers will discover:

  • A thorough analysis of how human activities—agricultural practices, dietary choices, and travel—contribute to the emergence of new diseases.
  • Insights from cutting-edge scientific research and extensive reporting in more than 100 countries.
  • Powerful case studies from vanishing forests in Gabon to wildfire-ravaged valleys near Lake Tahoe.

Vidal meticulously unravels the intricate connections between human, animal, and plant diseases with environmental destruction, presenting a roadmap for transformative change. His call to action is clear: we can no longer ignore the profound consequences that our actions have on global health.

As we face unprecedented challenges, Fevered Planet offers not just a wake-up call but also a beacon of hope, guiding us towards a more harmonious relationship with nature. Engage with this critical discourse today and become part of the solution.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781526632296
Book Weight: 252g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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