Fevered Planet : How Diseases Emerge When We Harm Nature

In this urgent and timely exploration, John Vidal, the Guardian's Environment Editor for nearly three decades, delves into the alarming connection between ecological devastation and the surge of diseases infiltrating our societies. Lauded as 'urgent, fascinating and essential' by George Monbiot and 'a searing, vital work' by Bettany Hughes, this book is a clarion call for action.

As we grapple with the relentless onslaught of Covid-19, mpox, bird flu, SARS, HIV, AIDS, and Ebola, Vidal posits that we have entered a self-inflicted Age of Pandemics. With the climate crisis reaching its zenith and environmental destruction continuing unabated, we are only now beginning to comprehend the dire consequences on global health.

Fevered Planet meticulously unravels how our agricultural practices, dietary habits, travel patterns, and scientific endeavours create the perfect storm for deadly new diseases to emerge and propagate at unprecedented speeds. Drawing upon cutting-edge scientific research and his extensive reporting across more than 100 countries, Vidal takes readers on a gripping journey through vanishing forests in Gabon and the Congo, wildfire-ravaged valleys near Lake Tahoe, and our most polluted urban centres. He masterfully illustrates the intricate interconnectedness of human, animal, and plant diseases with planetary destruction.

This compelling work not only sounds the alarm but also presents an expert roadmap for an urgent transformation in our relationship with the natural world. Vidal skillfully outlines the steps necessary to effect this crucial change, offering a beacon of hope in these turbulent times.

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Book ISBN:	9781526632296
Book Weight:	252g